Medallion - Marcus Aurelius and Commodus Mars

Reverse

God Mars walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy on left shoulder.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PONT MAX TR POT XXXII COS III

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.