Coin: Sestertius with Head of Commodus (obv) and Minerva (rev)

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Coin: Sestertius with Head of Commodus (obv) and Minerva (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Commodus

Culture Roman

Title Coin: Sestertius with Head of Commodus (obv) and Minerva (rev)

Date 190–191

Medium Bronze

Dimensions Overall: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Weight: 0.82 oz. (23.32 g)
Axis: 6:00

Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 2000.342.100

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Description:
Obverse: Laureate head of Commodus, facing right. Inscription around.
Reverse: Minerva, advancing right, holding large round shield and short spear in left hand; right hand holds branch. Flanked by SC, inscription around.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: [M COM]MOD ANT [P FELIX] AVG BRIT PP.
Reverse: [MINER AVG PM T] R P XVI COS [VI] SC

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