Medallion - Commodus Emperor slaying lion

Reverse

Emperor Commodus on horseback galloping right, preparing to hurl a spear at a lion running right, already wounded by spear in its neck.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΑΔΡΙ ΑΜΑС Τ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΝΕΩΚ ΠΡ ΠΟΝ
ΕΤ ΡΠΘ

Comment

Apart from normal coinage intended for general circulation, Roman emperors struck large medallions intended as special handouts to high-ranking government and military officials on important occasions, often to mark the beginning of a new year.