Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M·COMM·ANT·P·FEL·AVG·BRIT'. Reverse: Naked Jupiter standing left, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a scepter in his left, legend 'OPTIME·MAXIME'. Episode inscription 'C V P P', dated 186–189. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M·COMM·ANT·P·FEL·AVG·BRIT'. Reverse: Naked Jupiter standing left, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a scepter in his left, legend 'OPTIME·MAXIME'. Episode inscription 'C V P P', dated 186–189. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M·Comm·Ant·P·Fel·Avg·Brit Reverse Naked Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt right hand scepter Optime·Maxime Episode inscription C V P P dated 186–189 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round worn metallic object raised profile head side view showing facial features hair tied back surrounded textured rim metal silver-gray darker gray spots brownish discoloration object small chips irregular edges.

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