denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192); obverse: emperor's head right with laurel wreath, pearl border, inscription 'ODVS ANTON AVG PIVS'; reverse: Providentia facing left holding a wand above an orb in right hand and a scepter in left, pearl border, inscription 'TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII PP'; attributes: sphere (orb), sceptre; iconography of Commodus; Roman coin, Rome, ca. 183, weight 2.94 g.
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denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192); obverse: emperor's head right with laurel wreath, pearl border, inscription 'ODVS ANTON AVG PIVS'; reverse: Providentia facing left holding a wand above an orb in right hand and a scepter in left, pearl border, inscription 'TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII PP'; attributes: sphere (orb), sceptre; iconography of Commodus; Roman coin, Rome, ca. 183, weight 2.94 g.

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denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 obverse emperor's head right laurel wreath pearl border inscription Odvs Anton Avg Pivs reverse Providentia facing left holding wand orb right hand scepter Tr P Viii Imp Vi Cos Iiii Pp attributes sphere sceptre iconography Roman coin Rome ca 183 weight 2.94 g round metallic object worn uneven edge dull silver-gray surface showing areas darker tarnish featuring raised irregular central relief resembles profile head textured decorative elements set white background.

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