Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192). Obverse: laureate, right-facing bust of the emperor; inscription COMMODV NTON AV. Reverse: legend VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP; Victory standing right, writing on a shield propped on a tree trunk, with a prisoner at her feet. Pearled border on both sides. Roman silver coin, 183–184, Rome; weight 3.01 g.
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Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192). Obverse: laureate, right-facing bust of the emperor; inscription COMMODV NTON AV. Reverse: legend VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP; Victory standing right, writing on a shield propped on a tree trunk, with a prisoner at her feet. Pearled border on both sides. Roman silver coin, 183–184, Rome; weight 3.01 g.

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Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 Obverse laureate right-facing bust emperor inscription COMMODV NTON AV Reverse legend Viiii Imp Vi Cos Iiii Pp Victory standing right writing shield propped tree trunk prisoner feet Pearled border sides Roman silver coin 183–184 Rome weight 3.01 g worn circular metallic object uneven rim showing relief standing winged figure viewed side raised circular halo disk near figure's head draped clothing surface areas darker lighter gray tones brownish patina small scratches dents.

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