Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS — imperial bust of Commodus right, laurel wreath; pearl border. Reverse: PM TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP — Mars in military garb standing right, holding a spear raised in his right hand and resting on a shield; pearl border. Silver coin, weight 3.60 g; dated 183–184, Roman Empire.
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Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS — imperial bust of Commodus right, laurel wreath; pearl border. Reverse: PM TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP — Mars in military garb standing right, holding a spear raised in his right hand and resting on a shield; pearl border. Silver coin, weight 3.60 g; dated 183–184, Roman Empire.

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Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse M Commodvs Anton Avg Pivs imperial bust Commodus right laurel wreath pearl border Reverse Pm Tr P Viiii Imp Vi Cos Iiii Pp Mars military garb standing right holding spear raised right hand resting shield Silver coin weight 3.60 g dated 183–184 Roman Empire round worn metal coin uneven edge showing raised figure profile facing left appearing hold long vertical object wearing draped garment surface areas discoloration small patches corrosion coin's predominant colors gray dark gray spots brownish rust lighter silvery highlights.

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