Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right; inscription M COMM ANT - P FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Libertas stands frontally, head turned left, holding a liberation cap (pileus) in her right hand and a staff (vindicta) in her left; inscription PM TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V PP. Date: 187–188. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right; inscription M COMM ANT - P FEL AVG BRIT. Reverse: Libertas stands frontally, head turned left, holding a liberation cap (pileus) in her right hand and a staff (vindicta) in her left; inscription PM TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V PP. Date: 187–188. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M COMM ANT - P FEL AVG BRIT Reverse Libertas stands frontally head turned left holding liberation cap pileus right hand staff vindicta inscription PM TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V PP Date 187–188 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven surface rough edges showing incised outline standing human figure simplified limbs rounded head surface visible scratches cracks small area greenish discoloration predominant colors silver-gray hints darker gray small patch green.

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