Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's bust right, wearing a laurel wreath; pearled border; inscription 'L AEL AVREL COM M AVG P FEL'. Reverse: Victoria striding left holding a wreath in her right hand and a palm in her left; a star in the left field; pearled border; inscription 'PM TR P XV II IMP VIII COS VII PP'. Roman Empire, AD 192. Silver coin, weight 2.52 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's bust right, wearing a laurel wreath; pearled border; inscription 'L AEL AVREL COM M AVG P FEL'. Reverse: Victoria striding left holding a wreath in her right hand and a palm in her left; a star in the left field; pearled border; inscription 'PM TR P XV II IMP VIII COS VII PP'. Roman Empire, AD 192. Silver coin, weight 2.52 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Emperor's bust right wearing laurel wreath pearled border inscription L Ael Avrel Com M Avg P Fel Reverse Victoria striding left holding wreath right hand palm left star left field Pm Tr P Xv Ii Imp Viii Cos Vii Pp Roman Empire Ad 192 Silver coin weight 2.52 g axis 180° worn round metal coin uneven edge showing profile person's head facing right surface textured scratches small dents several raised decorative elements coin displays patina dark gray brown tones hints lighter gray small areas yellowish discoloration background plain white.

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