Caption

Sestertius of Commodus (reign 177–192 CE). Obverse: bust of Commodus with laurel wreath, drapery and armor to right; inscription 'IMP L AVREL COMMODVS AVG'. Reverse: pile of Germanic weapons—armor, spears, shields, banner, carnyx—with legend 'TR P ... DE GERMANIS' (fields S-, 177). Iconography: Commodus, Germans, armor, spears, shields. Roman Empire, 2nd century CE. Coin: diameter 28.5–29.5 mm, weight 19.35 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_430

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Keywords

Sestertius Commodus reign 177–192 CE Obverse bust laurel wreath drapery armor right inscription Imp L Avrel Commodvs Avg Reverse pile Germanic weapons spears shields banner carnyx legend Tr P .. De Germanis fields S- 177 Iconography Germans Roman Empire 2nd century CE Coin diameter 28.5–29.5 mm weight 19.35 g axis 180° round worn object uneven edge shades brown green patina showing raised central design includes curved rounded shapes alongside angular forms surface areas darker greenish corrosion lighter metal scratches visible crack rim plain white background.