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A Roman silver denarius of the emperor Commodus, who ruled from 177-192 AD.
Obverse: young, beardless bust of Commodus, facing right.
Reverse: Roma standing, facing left, holding Victory in her hand.
17.7 mm, 2.31 g.
If you're interested in pop culture, the emperor Commodus, played by actor Joaquin Phoenix, was the villain in the 2000 Ridley Scott film Gladiator. It's not the most historically accurate portrayal, but it's entertaining. The historical Commodus was indeed reputed to be rather villainous.
Ex-World Coins of South Florida, from their table at the January 2025 FUN show in Orlando.
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