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Medallion - Commodus Hercules; bimetallic
185 year| Bimetallic: bronze centre in orichalcum ring | 48.15 g | 40 mm |
| Location | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 185 |
| Composition | Bimetallic: bronze centre in orichalcum ring |
| Weight | 48.15 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#372524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, nude, standing, front-facing, holding club and lion skin in left hand, crowning himself with a wreath in right hand. Olive tree in left field with bow and quiver hanging from branch. Burining altar in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII PP
Comment
Apart from normal coinage intended for general circulation, Roman emperors struck large medallions intended as awards of merit or distinctions handed out to foreign dignitaries, high-ranking government and military officials on important occasions, often to mark the beginning of a new year.The Roman Empire issued large medallions with a center of bronze or copper and an outer ring of orichalcum, starting with the reign of Hadrian.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (185) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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