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Commodus. A.D. 177-192. AR denarius. 3.14 gm. 17 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 183. His laureate head right; M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS / Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and scepter; TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P. RIC III 65. RSC 905. Extremely Fine; "minty" coin. Well centered and well struck.Son of Marcus Aurelius, he succeeded his illustrious father who died on campaign. A central figure in the movie "The Gladiator," he was cruel and megalomaniacal, believing himself to be the reincarnation of Hercules, and was murdered after many plots against his life.