Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Commodus
Ancient Roman
177–178
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Commodus. On the back (reverse), Libertas stands holding a hat (pileus) and rod.
