Caption

Sestertius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus with a laurel wreath to the right, inscription MMODVS - INVS AVG around. Reverse: Jupiter seated left, holding Victoria with a wreath in his right hand and a scepter in his left, inscription TRP VIII - IMP - VI - COS, I PP around, in SC fields. Date: 183. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 24.00 g; diameters 28.5–32.0 mm; axis 30 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_249

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Keywords

Sestertius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription MMODVS - INVS AVG Reverse Jupiter seated left holding Victoria wreath right hand scepter inscription TRP VIII - IMP - VI - COS I Pp SC fields Date 183 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 24.00 g diameters 28.5–32.0 mm axis 30 degrees worn circular metal object uneven edge showing relief profile bearded person wearing laurel leafy headpiece textured hair facial features visible surface areas corrosion pitting mottled patina shades brown dark brown green gray.