Caption

Sestertius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription COMMODVS AELIX. Reverse: Hilaritas (personification) standing left, holding a short branch in the right hand and a long palm branch in the left, inscription LAR P VIII COS V PP and 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_435

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription COMMODVS AELIX Reverse Hilaritas personification standing left holding short branch right hand long palm branch left inscription 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° roughly circular irregularly edged metal object weathered uneven surface showing palette brown dark brown reddish-brown hints green surface areas smoother sheen mottled textured patches faint raised vertical shape near center subtle variations tone edges.