Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, legend M COMM ANT - FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, with a wheel under the seat, legends PM TRP XI IM VII - COS V PP. Inscription episode FOR RED, 186, struck in Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.15 g, axis 15°.

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Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M COMM ANT - FEL AVG BRIT Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat legends PM TRP XI IM VII - COS V PP Inscription episode Red 186 struck Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.15 g axis 15° round worn metal object textured raised design showing seated figure profile decorative marks edge object primarily silver-gray areas darker gray patina subtle lighter highlights irregular rim small notch bottom.