Medallion - Commodus Emperor slaying lion

Location Amasea (Cappadocia)
Year 185-186
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 24 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) RPC Online IV.1#5447
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust of Emperor Commodus facing right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering Μ ΑΥΡ ΚOΜOΔO ΑΝΤΩΝΙ СΕΒ
Reverse description Emperor Commodus on horseback galloping right, preparing to hurl a spear at a lion running right, already wounded by spear in its neck.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΑΔΡΙ ΑΜΑС Τ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΝΕΩΚ ΠΡ ΠΟΝ ΕΤ ΡΠΘ
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9824690460
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