Roman Emperor and Gladiator Commodus Authentic Genuine Ancient (2nd Century AD, 1800+ years old!) Bronze AE Coin, set in a 925 Solid Sterling Silver Ring. The ring is easily adjustable from the US size 9 to 12.5.

The coin was minted in Anazarbus, circa 180-181 AD. Obverse: Inscription in Greek; Draped head of Commodus right. Reverse: Inscription in Greek; Capricorn right, year in Greek below. Diameter: 14.6 mm. Weight: 3.75. Reference book: Zeigler An 204. Provenance: Savoca Coins Auction House (Munich, Germany). Beautifully preserved portrait of the Roman Emperor and gladiator Commodus! 

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Historical Facts:

Commodus (/ˈkɒmədəs/; 31 August 161 – 31 December 192) was Roman emperor jointly with his father Marcus Aurelius from 176 until his father's death in 180, and solely until 192. His reign is commonly considered to mark the end of the golden period of peace in the history of the Roman Empire known as the Pax Romana. He accompanied his father, Marcus, during the Marcomannic Wars in 172 and on a tour of the Eastern provinces in 176. He was made the youngest consul in Roman history in 177 and elevated to co-augustus with his father, having been given the title imperator in 176. 

During his solo reign, the Empire enjoyed a period of reduced military conflict compared with the reign of Marcus Aurelius, but intrigues and conspiracies abounded, leading Commodus to an increasingly dictatorial style of leadership that culminated in a god-like personality cult, with him performing as a gladiator in the Colosseum. Throughout his reign he entrusted the management of affairs to his palace chamberlain and Praetorian prefects named Saoterus, Perennis and Cleander. His assassination in 192 marked the end of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty. He was succeeded by Pertinax, the first emperor in the tumultuous Year of the Five Emperors.