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Denarius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer: Commodus. Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right; inscription M COMM ANT P FEL - AVG BRIT PP. Reverse: Apollo in a long robe stands frontally, head turned right, left hand holds a lyre leaning against a column, right hand holds a plectrum; inscription PM TR P XVI COS VI. Date: 190–191. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.35 g, axis 15°.

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LZT26A72_491

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Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M COMM ANT P FEL - AVG BRIT PP Reverse Apollo long robe stands frontally head turned left hand holds lyre leaning column right hand holds plectrum inscription PM TR P XVI COS VI Date 190–191 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.35 g axis 15° small round metal coin irregular edge showing wear surface scratches coin raised profile person's head relief short textured hair facial features visible field profile darker tarnish spotting lighter worn high points face outer rim colors visible silver gray darker gray black tarnish.