Denarius, Commodus (161–192 CE; Roman Emperor 177–192) — obverse: head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription M COMM ANT PF — EL AVG BRIT PP; reverse: Genius standing left, holding a patera over a burning altar in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription GE — ELIC COS VI; date: 190–191 CE; place: Rome; culture: Roman Empire; medium: silver coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 180°
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Denarius, Commodus (161–192 CE; Roman Emperor 177–192) — obverse: head of Commodus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription M COMM ANT PF — EL AVG BRIT PP; reverse: Genius standing left, holding a patera over a burning altar in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription GE — ELIC COS VI; date: 190–191 CE; place: Rome; culture: Roman Empire; medium: silver coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 180°

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Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce Roman Emperor 177–192 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M COMM ANT PF El Avg Brit Pp reverse Genius standing left holding patera burning altar right hand cornucopia left inscription GE Elic Cos Vi date 190–191 Ce place Rome culture Roman Empire medium silver coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180° worn metallic round object irregular edge showing cracks chips featuring raised profile bearded man wearing surface displays varying tones silver gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter highlights raised parts.

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