Caption

Sestertius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath to the right, legend 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, with legend ANN G TR SI and control/field marks. Iconography: ears of corn, Annona, personifications, modii, cornucopia. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 29.5–32.0 mm, weight 21.01 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_033

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (4.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Annona personification stands left right hand holds ears corn modius left hand cornucopia legend ANN G TR SI control field marks Iconography ears personifications modii Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 29.5–32.0 mm weight 21.01 g axis 0° round worn object uneven surface showing raised human- figure profile object displays mix brown dark brown rusty red gray green black tones areas lighter tan raised figure visible patches textured roughness smoother worn areas across surface.