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Medallion - Commodus Victoria and Apollo Palatine
| Bimetallic: bronze centre in orichalcum ring | 64.32 g | 40 mm |
| Location | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Years | 177-192 |
| Composition | Bimetallic: bronze centre in orichalcum ring |
| Weight | 64.32 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#372500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Goddess Victoria, standing, looking right,
God Apollo Palatine standing, looking right, holding plectrum (tool for playing stringed instruments), receiving lyre (stringed instrument) from goddess Victoria, winged, standing, looking left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
APOL PALATINO P M TR P XVI IMP VIII
COS VI P P
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.Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (177-192) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Medallion - Commodus (Victoria and Apollo Palatine) (177-192) item.
