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Commodus

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picked this up at the coin show ---Commodus ruled Rome from 177-192 ad--minted in 180 ad--silver denarius--Commodus played by Joachin Phoenix was the emperor of Rome in the film gladiator ---
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Very nice!

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That is AWESOME!!
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Commodus is unique in that his coins were only minted in Rome, so there is no mint mark on them.

On the front of this coin is the legend:
L AVREL COMMODVS AVG
Lucius Aurelius Commodus Augustus

On the reverse of this coin is the legend:
TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P
. 4th period as Tribunicia Potestate
. 3rd period as Imperator
. 2nd period as Consul
. Pater Patriae [Father of the Country]

Picture is of Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder and cornucopiae. There is a wheel under the seat.

Date: December 179-180 AD. (He replaces Aurelius on March 17th, 180AD.)

Commodus returns to Rome from the front lines in Germania as a general to ascend to Augustus (from Caeser) as the sole heir of of the empire.
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:greatfind: My goal is to own at least One Ancient Coin, but don't know enough about them. Any tips on what to look for as far as what is affordable ( about $100 ) and Silver and where to buy them Online ?

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Try starting here:Forvm Ancient Coins
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