Medallion - Commodus Cult statue of Diana and Bacchus

Location Came
Year 184-187
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 24.75 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) RPC Online IV.2#484
Obverse description Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Commodus facing right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑV Κ Μ ΑVΡΗ ΚOΜOΔOϹ
Reverse description Cult statue of goddess Diana of Ephesus standing, wearing calathus and holding supports. To the right, god Bacchus standing, facing left, holding cantharus (large two-handled drinking cup) and long thyrsus staff.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ЄΠΙ ϹΤΡΑ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙOV ΑΡΤЄΜΩΝ ΚΑΜΗΝΩΝ
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2354616790
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