Medallion - Commodus Hercules, bimetallic

Location Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 185
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bimetallic: bronze centre in orichalcum ring
Weight 48.15 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
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Obverse description Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Commodus facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering M COMMODVS ANTO NINVS AVG PIVS BRIT
Reverse description Hercules, 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII PP
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7367673190
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