Caption

Bronze medallion, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) as issuers; depiction of Roman deities (Mars). Subject: two busts facing each other — left: Marcus Aurelius, right: young Commodus — both in laurel wreaths, armor and cloaks (paludamentum); inscription: 'M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG - L AVREL COMMO' (circumferential). Reverse: naked Mars striding right, holding a spear in his right hand and a trophy in his left, no legend. Date: 177–180. Culture: Roman Empire. Object type: coin/medallion. Diameter: 40.0–41.0 mm. Weight: 62.25 g. Axis: 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_050

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60.5Mb (5.9Mb) / 15.7in x 15.0in / 4695 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bronze medallion Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Commodus 161–192 177–192 issuers depiction Roman deities Mars Subject two busts facing left right young Commodus laurel wreaths armor cloaks paludamentum inscription M Avrel Antoninvs Avg - L Avrel Commo circumferential Reverse naked striding holding spear right hand trophy no legend Date 177–180 Culture Roman Empire Object type coin medallion Diameter 40.0–41.0 mm Weight 62.25 g Axis 0° round worn object uneven surface featuring raised central figure person profile appearing wear helmet holding something figure surrounding area mix brown dark brown black small patches greenish tones lighter highlights raised edges rim irregular darker spots texture pitted corroded.