Caption

Sestertius of Commodus (161–192 CE). Obverse: laureate head of Commodus facing right; legend L AVREL COMMO DVS AVG TR P III. Reverse: Libertas standing frontally with head turned left, holding a pileus (liberation cap) in her right hand and a vindicta (staff) in her left; inscription around, in fields 178. Roman Empire, Rome. Bronze coin; diameter 31.0–32.0 mm; weight 27.69 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A65_147

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (5.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Commodus 161–192 Ce Obverse laureate head Commodus facing right legend L AVREL COMMO DVS AVG TR P III Reverse Libertas standing frontally head turned left holding pileus liberation cap right hand vindicta staff inscription fields 178 Roman Empire Rome Bronze coin diameter 31.0–32.0 mm weight 27.69 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven edge rough pitted surface showing mix dark brown black rusty red areas lighter brown tan surface texture corroded irregular patches subtle variations sheen object shown white background.