Medallion - Commodus Victoria and Apollo Palatine

Location Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 177-192
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bimetallic: bronze centre in orichalcum ring
Weight 64.32 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Laureate bust of Emperor Commodus facing right, wearing scale cuirass with shoulder pteruges (protective lappets).
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering M COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT
Reverse description Goddess Victoria, standing, looking right, God Apollo Palatine standing, looking right, holding plectrum (tool for playing stringed instruments), receiving lyre (stringed instrument) from goddess Victoria, winged, standing, looking left.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering APOL PALATINO P M TR P XVI IMP VIII COS VI P P
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9632770810
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