Commodus, Silver Denarius

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Commodus (AD 177-192). Silver Denarius, mint of Rome, AD 191-192 Obverse: L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, laureate bust of Commodus facing right. Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVG, Commodus as Hercules…
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Description

Commodus (AD 177-192).

Silver Denarius, mint of Rome, AD 191-192

Obverse: L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, laureate bust of Commodus facing right.
Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVG, Commodus as Hercules standing left, right foot on prow and holding club on tree-trunk, clasping hands with Africa standing right and holding sistrum.

(RIC 259a)

Very Fine. Interesting reverse type.

3.17g.

Ex. Michael Kelly Collection.

Specification

Period 177 - 192 AD
Date AD 191-192
Coin Group

Ancient Rome

Denomination

Denarius

Country

Early Empire

Coin House

Commodus

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Rome

References RIC 259a
Weight 3.17 g

Provenance

Ex. Michael Kelly Collection.

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