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Medallion with bust of Commodus, struck under Marcus Aurelius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 177
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 39 mm. Weight: 51.87 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number58.967
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medallions
Catalogue Raisonné
Roman Medallions (MFA, 1962, 1975), no. 035.
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed youthful bust of Commodus to right.
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Reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Commodus, each holding branch of olive, driving quadriga left, led by solider; above, Victory flying left, carrying trophy.
In exergue: TRPOTCOS
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Reverse: Marcus Aurelius and Commodus, each holding branch of olive, driving quadriga left, led by solider; above, Victory flying left, carrying trophy.
In exergue: TRPOTCOS
ProvenanceBy date unknown: G. Mazzini Collection (Monete Imperiali Romane, vol. 2, no. 738); by date unknown: with Leu & Co.'s Bank, Ltd., 32 rue de la Gare, Zurich, Switzerland; purchased by MFA from Leu & Co.'s Bank, Ltd., October 9, 1958, for $ 2,466 (this is the total price for 58.960-58.967)