Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, with laurel wreath. Reverse (inscribed MART PAC PM, DES VI): Naked Mars, wearing a helmet and a cloak on his shoulders, standing facing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a spear in his left. Roman Empire (27 BC–476 AD), Rome. Coin; weight 2.07 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Emperor's head right, with laurel wreath. Reverse (inscribed MART PAC PM, DES VI): Naked Mars, wearing a helmet and a cloak on his shoulders, standing facing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a spear in his left. Roman Empire (27 BC–476 AD), Rome. Coin; weight 2.07 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath Reverse inscribed MART PAC PM Des Vi Naked Mars wearing helmet cloak shoulders standing facing left holding branch right hand spear left Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Ad Rome Coin weight 2.07 g axis 180° round worn metal object uneven edge showing signs wear small chips displaying raised profile standing figure relief draped clothing extended arm surface areas darker lighter gray-brown patina small spots green corrosion subtle scratches pits across face.

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