Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'COMM ANT - P FEL AVG BRIT'. Reverse: Jupiter standing left, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a scepter in his left, an eagle at his feet, legend 'IOV IVVEN PM TRP'. Dated 188–189. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm; weight 2.30 g; axis 0°.
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Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'COMM ANT - P FEL AVG BRIT'. Reverse: Jupiter standing left, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a scepter in his left, an eagle at his feet, legend 'IOV IVVEN PM TRP'. Dated 188–189. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm; weight 2.30 g; axis 0°.

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Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Comm Ant - P Fel Avg Brit Reverse Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt right hand scepter eagle feet Iov Ivven Pm Trp Dated 188–189 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.30 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing small chips sits white background surface dull silver-gray lighter darker variations face object shallow relief standing human figure holding elongated object hand leaning vertical element curved raised marks near perimeter suggesting decorative inscribed elements.

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