Caption

Sestertius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Libertas standing left, holding a liberation cap (pileus) in her right hand and a staff (vindicta) in her left, inscription P VI IMP IIII COS III P in fields, 181. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter: 29.5–31.5 mm; weight: 20.01 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_440

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Sestertius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Libertas standing left holding liberation cap pileus right hand staff vindicta inscription P VI IMP IIII COS III P fields 181 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 29.5–31.5 mm weight 20.01 g axis 0° round worn coin dark brown greenish patina showing raised partially eroded figure profile draped flowing robes long staff coin edge irregular surface areas lighter darker brown greenish oxidation.