Caption

Sestertius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). 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' in fields. Date: 181–182. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 31.0 mm; weight 22.30 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_477

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Keywords

Sestertius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 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 In Sc fields Date 181–182 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.0 mm weight 22.30 g axis 180° round weathered coin raised figure relief center depicting standing human- form holding long staff hand extended surface irregular patina rough texture patches dark green brown hints reddish tones coin edge uneven worn areas lighter greenish grayish highlights raised details.