Medallion - Commodus Hercules

Location Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 184-185
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 52.5 g
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
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Obverse description Laureate bust of Emperor Commodus facing right, wearing cuirass with pteruges (shoulder lappets) and paludamentum (military mantle).
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 with garlands in right field.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII PP
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8575410460
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