Caption

Sestertius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: head of Commodus in a laurel wreath to the right, legend COMMODVS A[...]. Reverse: Hilaritas personified standing left; in his right hand a short branch, in his left a long palm branch, legend LAR P VIII COS V PP around, in the SC fields. Date: 186–188. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 26.0–28.0 mm, weight 16.77 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_434

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend COMMODVS A Reverse Hilaritas personified standing left right hand short branch left long palm branch legend LAR P VIII COS V PP SC fields Date 186–188 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 26.0–28.0 mm weight 16.77 g axis 0° round worn metal object uneven edge shown white background surface mottled brown dark brown green hints red tones areas darker patina irregular textures small chip side.