A complete silver Roman denarius of Commodus struck under Marcus Aurelius (175-192 AD). Mint: Rome, 178 AD. Reece Period 8. Cf. RIC III, p 266, No. 650 var. However, this obverse type is clearly not draped or cuirassed.<\/p>\n
Obverse: Laureate bust facing right.<\/p>\n
Obverse legend: L AUREL COMMODVS AVG<\/p>\n
Reverse: Possibly Roma standing left, holding Victory and downward-pointing spear.<\/p>\n
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A complete silver Roman denarius of Commodus struck under Marcus Aurelius (175-192 AD). Mint: Rome, 178 AD. Reece Period 8. Cf. RIC III, p 266, No. 650 var. However, this obverse type is clearly not draped or cuirassed.<\/p>\n
Obverse: Laureate bust facing right.<\/p>\n
Obverse legend: L AUREL COMMODVS AVG<\/p>\n
Reverse: Possibly Roma standing left, holding Victory and downward-pointing spear.<\/p>\n
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