WCNC COMMODUS Denarius Liberalitas VIIII VF
US $20.50
Seller: wcnconline
Jan-21-03

COMMODUS
Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus Emperor AD 177-192
   as sole Emperor AD 180-192

SILVER DENARIUS 2.7 grams, 16.84 mm)

Obverse: L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, His laureate bearded head right
Reverse: LIB.AUG.VIIII P.M.TR.P.XVII COS.VII P.P, 
Liberalitas standing left holding cornucopia and abacus. 
Star in left field

Reference: Sear -, Van Meter 42
Grade: Very Fine

 Scarce
 Clear portrait. Clear reverse
Slightly short planchet. Grey toning. Well centered
Refers to the 9th donative of his rule (AD 192)
to mark the refounding of Rome as Colonia Commodiana