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Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M - COMM ANT P - FEL AVG BRIT.' Reverse: Fortuna standing left with her foot on the prow of a ship, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription 'RP XIIII COS V PP.' Date: 188–189. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.31 g, axis 0°. Subjects/iconography: Roman deities (Fortuna), caduceus, cornucopia, ships; Commodus — iconography.

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Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M - Comm Ant P - Fel Avg Brit Reverse Fortuna standing left foot prow ship holding caduceus right hand cornucopia Rp Xiiii Cos V Pp Date 188–189 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.31 g axis 0° Subjects iconography Roman deities ships round metallic object worn uneven edge dull silver-gray surface showing scratches small chips centered white background faint shallow incised lines surface form outline standing humanlike figure vertical element beside variations metal’s sheen creating subtle lighter darker gray areas.