Caption

Sestertius of Commodus (r. 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, legend M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Libertas standing left, holding a liberation cap (pileus) in her right hand and a staff (vindicta) in her left, legend P VI IMP IIII COS III P, in SC fields. Date: 181. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 29.5–31.5 mm, weight 20.01 g, axis 0°. Iconography: personifications — Commodus, Libertas; attributes — pileus, vindicta.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_439

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58.0Mb (3.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Commodus r 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Libertas standing left holding liberation cap pileus right hand staff vindicta legend P VI IMP IIII COS III P SC fields Date 181 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 29.5–31.5 mm weight 20.01 g axis 0° Iconography personifications attributes round metal object raised profile person showing facial features beard surrounded raised rim surface uneven texture wear areas darker brown mottled greenish-brown patina hints lighter brown higher reliefs.