Caption

Sestertius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer. Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS COM·MODVS AVG' around. Reverse: Naked Mars walking to the right, holding a spear in his right hand and a trophy in his left, inscription 'TR P VII·IMP · II COS III PP' around, in SC fields. Date: 181–182. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 31.0 mm. Weight 22.30 g. Axis 180 degrees. Subjects: Mars, spears, trophies; iconography of Commodus and Roman deities.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_476

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58.0Mb (3.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M Antoninvs Com·Modvs Avg Reverse Naked Mars walking holding spear right hand trophy left Tr P Vii·Imp · Ii Cos Iii Pp SC fields Date 181–182 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 31.0 mm Weight 22.30 g Axis 180 degrees Subjects Mars spears trophies iconography Roman deities round worn coin raised profile bearded figure facing showing curly hair draped garment textured surface areas corrosion patina shades dark brown green olive reddish-brown touches black.