Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192 CE). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'L AEL AVREL COM-'. Reverse: Fides (Fidelity) standing left, holding a banner in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; star in right field, inscription 'M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII'. Dated 192. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5 mm, weight 1.99 g, axis 165°.
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Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192 CE). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'L AEL AVREL COM-'. Reverse: Fides (Fidelity) standing left, holding a banner in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; star in right field, inscription 'M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII'. Dated 192. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5 mm, weight 1.99 g, axis 165°.

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Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 CE Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription L Ael Avrel Com- Reverse Fides Fidelity standing left holding banner right hand cornucopia left star right field M Tr P Xvii Imp Viii Cos Vii Dated 192 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 1.99 g axis 165° round metallic coin worn raised portrait profile showing textured hair facial contours visible surface cracks edge dents coin displays mix silver gray tones slight darker patina recessed areas small scratches across face set plain white background.

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