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Sestertius with bust of Commodus
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 192
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 34.5 mm. Weight: 26.07 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.2138
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Commodus, laureate, right.
LAELAVRELCOM MAVGPFEL
Reverse: Commodus as Hercules, stands left, clasping corn ears between right hand and that of Africa standing at left. Africa holds sistrum in left hand; lion to right at her feet. Commodus rests right foot on prow and in left hand holds club supported on rock.
PROVIDE NTIAE AVG SC (in exergue)
LAELAVRELCOM MAVGPFEL
Reverse: Commodus as Hercules, stands left, clasping corn ears between right hand and that of Africa standing at left. Africa holds sistrum in left hand; lion to right at her feet. Commodus rests right foot on prow and in left hand holds club supported on rock.
PROVIDE NTIAE AVG SC (in exergue)
ProvenanceBy 1964: with A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., 1-11 John Adam Street, The Adelphi, London; purchased by MFA from A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., December 9, 1964