denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT PP — Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath. Pearl border. Reverse: MART PAC PM TR P XIIII COS V DES VI — Naked Mars wearing a helmet and cloak, standing left; holds a branch in his right hand and a spear in his left. Roman, 189. Coin; weight 3.06 g; axis 135°.
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denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT PP — Emperor's head right, wearing a laurel wreath. Pearl border. Reverse: MART PAC PM TR P XIIII COS V DES VI — Naked Mars wearing a helmet and cloak, standing left; holds a branch in his right hand and a spear in his left. Roman, 189. Coin; weight 3.06 g; axis 135°.

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denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse M Comm Ant P Fel Avg Brit Pp Emperor's head right wearing laurel wreath Pearl border Reverse Mart Pac Pm Tr P Xiiii Cos V Des Vi Naked Mars wearing helmet cloak standing left holds branch right hand spear left 189 Coin weight 3.06 g axis 135° worn round coin uneven edge showing raised profile bearded person facing right coin surface metallic gray darker lighter gray areas small brownish patina spots profile textured hair beard details faint raised shapes rim suggesting decorative elements coin aged scratches nicks slight dents perimeter.

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