Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, in a laurel wreath; inscription 'M COMMODVS' (partial), pearl border. Reverse: Roma in military attire standing left, holding Victoria in her raised right hand and a spear vertically in her left; inscription 'TR P VIII, VI COS IIII PP', pearl border. Iconography: imperial bust, Victoria (attribute), spear (attribute). Coin; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; weight 2.92 g.
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Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, in a laurel wreath; inscription 'M COMMODVS' (partial), pearl border. Reverse: Roma in military attire standing left, holding Victoria in her raised right hand and a spear vertically in her left; inscription 'TR P VIII, VI COS IIII PP', pearl border. Iconography: imperial bust, Victoria (attribute), spear (attribute). Coin; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; weight 2.92 g.

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Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath inscription M Commodvs partial pearl border Reverse Roma military attire standing left holding Victoria raised right hand spear vertically Tr P Viii Vi Cos Iiii Pp Iconography imperial bust Victoria attribute spear Coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome weight 2.92 g worn round metallic coin weathered surface showing raised profile person relief coin dented irregular edge displays areas darker lighter gray patina hints brownish tones set white background.

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