Légende

Sestertius of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Head of Commodus in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription 'M COMMODVS ANTOG PIVS B' (all around). Reverse: Victoria half-naked seated on shields to the right, holding a stylus in her right hand and with her left hand holding a shield resting on her knees; inscriptions 'P–M' (all around), 'VICT BRIT' in section, 'SC' in fields. Date: 184–185. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (sestertius): diameter 27.0 mm, weight 20.90 g, axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A72_441

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (3.9Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M Commodvs Antog Pivs B Reverse Victoria half-naked seated shields holding stylus right hand left hand holding shield resting knees inscriptions P–M Vict Brit section Sc fields Date 184–185 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin sestertius diameter 27.0 mm weight 20.90 g axis 180° round slightly irregular coin worn raised profile bearded head facing showing curly hair laurel leafy wreath surface mottled shades green dark green patina areas brown coppery tones edges worn highlights background mostly green darker patches coin edge uneven wear exposed metallic brown texture aged corroded subtle variations dark green coppery colors.