Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192 CE), Roman Empire, 186–187 CE. Obverse: head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed M·COMM·ANT·P·FEL·AVG·BRIT. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding a statuette of Victoria in his right hand and a spear and shield in his left, inscribed VIRTVT·AVG·PM·TR·P·XII·IMP·VIII·COS·V·PP. Coin; silver; diameter 16.5–18.5 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192 CE), Roman Empire, 186–187 CE. Obverse: head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed M·COMM·ANT·P·FEL·AVG·BRIT. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding a statuette of Victoria in his right hand and a spear and shield in his left, inscribed VIRTVT·AVG·PM·TR·P·XII·IMP·VIII·COS·V·PP. Coin; silver; diameter 16.5–18.5 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 CE Roman Empire 186–187 Ce Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M·COMM·ANT·P·FEL·AVG·BRIT Reverse Virtus standing left holding statuette Victoria right hand spear shield inscribed VIRTVT·AVG·PM·TR·P·XII·IMP·VIII·COS·V·PP Coin silver diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface raised profile relief textured hair wreath decorative element metal silver-gray areas darker lighter gray patina slight surface scratches nicks.

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