Caption

Sestertius, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, legend AVREL COMMO - DVS AVG TR P IIII. Reverse: Minerva stands frontally with her head turned left; with her right hand she pours incense on a burning altar, with her left hand she holds a round shield and a spear standing on the ground, legend IMP II - COS II PP, in SC fields. Date: 179. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 27.5–29.5 mm, weight 20.55 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_434

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Keywords

Sestertius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend AVREL COMMO - DVS AVG TR P IIII Reverse Minerva stands frontally head turned left right hand pours incense burning altar left hand holds round shield spear standing ground legend IMP II - COS II PP SC fields Date 179 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 27.5–29.5 mm weight 20.55 g axis 180 degrees round worn metal coin brown greenish patina showing standing female figure relief wears short draped garment long spear staff hand extending small object figure beside coin surface uneven dark brown green reddish-brown areas slightly irregular edge.