Medallion - Commodus Minerva

Location Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 177-192
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bimetallic: bronze centre in orichalcum ring
Weight 62.92 g
Diameter 42 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Laureate and draped bust of Emperor Commodus facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT
Reverse description Goddess Minerva in girded peplos (sleeveless outer garment), himation (mantle), and Corinthian helmet standing left, holding spear in left hand and Goddess Victory facing right in outstretched right hand. Oval shield leaning to the left. Tropaion (trophy of arms) with crossed greaves and other weapons to the right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MINER VICT PM TR P XIIII IMP VIII
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7660308440
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