Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 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, inscription OPTIME·MAXIME. Episode inscription: CV·PP, dated 186–189. Roman Imperial coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 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, inscription OPTIME·MAXIME. Episode inscription: CV·PP, dated 186–189. Roman Imperial coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M·COMM·ANT·P·FEL·AVG·BRIT Reverse Naked Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt right hand scepter inscription OPTIME·MAXIME Episode inscription Cv·Pp dated 186–189 Roman Imperial coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised depiction standing human figure profile arm raised extended surrounded faint raised border irregular edge visible wear small surface cracks colors visible shades gray silver.

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