Head of Commodus

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Coinage. Sestertius. Obverse: Head of Commodus. Reverse: Hercules, leaning on club. Commodus (180-192), ruler. Roman Empire. Roman Imperial. Rome mint. Copper alloy, struck, image (height) 29 mm, image (width) 30 mm, weight 25.80 g, 183-184 AD.

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Captured: 2015:06:30 11:29:35

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