Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer Commodus. Obverse: head of Commodus in laurel wreath to the right, inscription M COMM ANT P FE - L AVG BRIT PP. Reverse: Securitas (personification) sitting on a throne to the left, holding a globe in his outstretched right hand, inscription COS V DES VI. Date: 189, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5 mm, weight 2.27 g, axis 15°.
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Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer Commodus. Obverse: head of Commodus in laurel wreath to the right, inscription M COMM ANT P FE - L AVG BRIT PP. Reverse: Securitas (personification) sitting on a throne to the left, holding a globe in his outstretched right hand, inscription COS V DES VI. Date: 189, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5 mm, weight 2.27 g, axis 15°.

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Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer Commodus Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription M COMM ANT P FE - L AVG BRIT PP Reverse Securitas personification sitting throne left holding globe outstretched right hand inscription COS V DES VI Date 189 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 2.27 g axis 15° worn round metallic object gray-silver surface showing embossed side-profile person curly hair beard surrounded textured edge irregular rim visible scratches small nicks hairline crack near side background plain white.

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