Commodus, 177-192. Denarius (Silver, 17.5 mm, 3.03 g, 12 h), struck shortly before his assassination, Rome, 192. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL Laureate head of Commodus to right. Rev. P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P Fortuna standing facing, head turned to left, placing her right foot on prow, holding caduceus in her right hand and cornucopia in her left; star under her extended hand. BMC 324. Cohen 578. RIC 235. A clear example with a beautiful portrait. Reverse weakly struck as usual, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2005.