Roman Denarius Coin

Inv. No.: c115
Date: A.D. 192(?) (Hayes).
Weight: 19.24g
 
Obv.: Commodus, laureate.
[L.AE.AV]REL.COMM.AVG.P.FEL.

Rev.: Salus(?) standing, patera in right hand, sceptre in left hand.
Legend indecipherable. S.C.

There is an unconscious irony in the message of the reverse: Commodus’ last year of life, 192, was notorious for his extravagant devotion to the pleasures of the arena. He was murdered on the last day of the year.

Comparanda:
RIC, Commodus 642.