Ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Commodus
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This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of Emperor Commodus, minted in Rome between 181 AD
Obverse: M ANTONINVS COMMODVS AVG, "Marcus Antoninus Commodus, emperor (Augustus)" laureate head right.
Reverse: TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P,"Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation." Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 177 - 192 AD (This coin was minted at Rome in 181 AD)
SIZE: 19mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.04 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RSC 810, RIC III 13, BMC IV 57. Sear 5717 var; RSC 809; RIC 713B
PROVENANCE: Private collection. Bristol, United Kingdom
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Avon, United Kingdom
