Caption

Sestertius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription 'M COMMODVS ANT - P FELIX AVG BRIT' around. Reverse: Emperor in a toga sitting on a curule chair to the left, holding a globe in his right hand and a scroll in his left; behind his head flies Victoria with a wreath; inscription 'RP XI' around, 'IN SC' in fields. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 27.0–28.0 mm, weight 21.40 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_455

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (5.0Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M Commodvs Ant - P Felix Avg Brit Reverse Emperor toga sitting curule chair left holding globe right hand scroll head flies Victoria wreath Rp Xi In Sc fields Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 27.0–28.0 mm weight 21.40 g axis 0° round worn object mottled brown dark brown surface showing incised outline seated figure flowing shapes object irregular edges areas darker spotting patina lighter brown highlights smoother.