Medallion - Commodus Janus and Tellus Mater

Location Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 186-187
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 49.0 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Janiform draped bust, featuring Emperor Commodus facing right and god Janus facing left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering M COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT
Reverse description Tellus 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering PM TRP XII IMP VIII COS V PP TELLVS STABIL
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8526774340
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