Denarius of Commodus (Caesar 175–177; Roman emperor 177–192) issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of young Commodus draped, uncovered, facing right with legend 'COMMOD C'. Reverse: Commodus in military attire standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left; to his right a trophy and a round shield. Iconography: branches, scepters, trophies, shields. Roman Empire, 175. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius of Commodus (Caesar 175–177; Roman emperor 177–192) issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of young Commodus draped, uncovered, facing right with legend 'COMMOD C'. Reverse: Commodus in military attire standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a long scepter in his left; to his right a trophy and a round shield. Iconography: branches, scepters, trophies, shields. Roman Empire, 175. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Commodus Caesar 175–177 Roman emperor 177–192 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Obverse bust young Commodus draped uncovered facing right legend Commod C Reverse military attire standing left holding branch right hand long scepter right trophy round shield Iconography branches scepters trophies shields Roman Empire 175 Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven edge shown white background surface predominantly silver-gray irregular darker gray greenish-blue spots patches visible scratches small pits across face.

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