Medallion - Commodus Janus and Tellus Mater

€372,503.00
LocationRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year186-187
TypeCommemorative medals/Personality or portrait medal
CompositionBronze
Weight49.0 g
Diameter40 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueHammered
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Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionJaniform draped bust, featuring Emperor Commodus facing right and god Janus facing left.
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTellus Mater (personification of Earth), facing left, reclining under vine, leaning on basket, holding large globe with stars. The personifications of the four seasons above, walking right.
Reverse letteringPM TRP XII IMP VIII COS V PP TELLVS STABIL
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (186-187)  - -
Catalog ID8526774340
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