#N024# Roman silver fouree denarius coin of Commodus from 185-186 AD

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Roman silver fouree denarius coin of Commodus, minted in 185-186 AD. 

The original design was minted in silver, although this coin has been struck in base metal and coated in silver, in an unlawful effort to enter the currency stream unnoticed.
 
MINT: Rome 


OBVERSE; M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT
-Laureate head right.
REVERSE; PM TR P XI IMP VII COS V PP / FOR RED
- Fortuna seated left, holding rudder on globe and a cornucopia; wheel below


REFERENCE: RIC 131