Medallion - Commodus Hercules, bimetallic

€372,524.00
LocationRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year185
TypeCommemorative medals/Personality or portrait medal
CompositionBimetallic: bronze centre in orichalcum ring
Weight48.15 g
Diameter40 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueHammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Commodus facing right.
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTO NINVS AVG PIVS BRIT
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionHercules, nude, standing, front-facing, holding club and lion skin in left hand, crowning himself with a wreath in right hand. Olive tree in left field with bow and quiver hanging from branch. Burining altar in right field.
Reverse letteringP M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII PP
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (185)  - -
Catalog ID7367673190
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