Roman — Roman; 177-178; Reece Period 8 (Antonine II)
Coin, sestertius
A copper alloy sestertius coin of Commodus. Commodus ruled as co-emperor alongside his father, Marcus Aurelius, AD 177-180. Following his father’s death in AD 180, Commodus became sole ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 180-192. The back of the coin depicts Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 177-178.
Obv: Laureate head of Commodus, facing right. Obv inscription: L AVREL COMMODVS AVG TR P III. Rev: Libertas, standing front, head left, holding a pileus (hat) in her right hand and a vertical sceptre in the left. Rev inscription: LIBERTAS AVG [IMP II CO]S PP, SC in field.
Ref: BMC IV (1968), p.675, no.1684-1685.
Condition: F/F-.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N471
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Commodus, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 177-178; Reece Period 8 (Antonine II)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 31 mm, WT 21.4 g, Axis 6
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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