Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's bust right, laurel-wreathed; inscription L AEL AVREL C. Reverse: Hercules standing left, holding a club and lion skin in left hand, crowning with a trophy in right; inscription HER, ANO AVG. Roman Empire, struck 191–192 CE, Rome. Silver coin, weight 2.76 g, axis 180°. Icons: imperial bust, Hercules attributes (club, lion skin), trophy.
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Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's bust right, laurel-wreathed; inscription L AEL AVREL C. Reverse: Hercules standing left, holding a club and lion skin in left hand, crowning with a trophy in right; inscription HER, ANO AVG. Roman Empire, struck 191–192 CE, Rome. Silver coin, weight 2.76 g, axis 180°. Icons: imperial bust, Hercules attributes (club, lion skin), trophy.

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Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 Obverse Emperor's bust right laurel-wreathed inscription L AEL AVREL C Reverse Hercules standing left holding club lion skin left hand crowning trophy right inscription Ano Avg Roman Empire struck 191–192 CE Rome Silver coin weight 2.76 g axis 180° Icons imperial bust Hercules attributes round metallic coin worn uneven surface showing raised profile person relief facing right wreathed leafy arrangement near head coin irregular edge small chips indentations patina dark gray silvery tones lighter highlights.

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