Caption

Sestertius of Commodus (reigned 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left; in her right hand she holds ears of corn above a modius, in her left hand a cornucopia, inscriptions ANN, G TR, SI; field marks -C, 181. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 29.5–32.0 mm, weight 21.01 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_032

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Commodus reigned 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Annona personification stands left right hand holds ears corn modius left hand cornucopia inscriptions ANN G Tr Si field marks -C 181 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 29.5–32.0 mm weight 21.01 g axis 0° round worn metal object uneven edge showing profile relief person facing surface textured raised areas suggesting hair facial features shallow indentations corrosion object displays predominantly brown color patches dark brown black small areas greenish reddish discoloration background object white.