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Denarius, Commodus (161–192 CE). Obverse: Emperor's head right, laurel wreath; legend M COMMOD ANTON AVG PIVS; pearl border. Reverse: Minerva strides right, throws a javelin with right hand, holds a shield in left; legend TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII PP; pearl border. Silver coin (denarius), weight 2.55 g; Roman Empire, Rome, 183 CE.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_449

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Ce Obverse Emperor's head right laurel wreath legend M COMMOD ANTON AVG PIVS pearl border Reverse Minerva strides right throws javelin right hand holds shield left legend TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII PP Silver coin denarius weight 2.55 g Roman Empire Rome 183 Ce worn circular metallic object irregular edges showing raised profile human head relief facing right surrounded raised border repetitive raised shapes surface areas darker tarnish lighter metallic highlights subtle greenish spots colors visible silver gray dark brownish tarnish small hints green.