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Medallion with busts of Commodus and Roma
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 192
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 40.5 mm. Weight: 66.80 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Murray Maultasch
Accession Number1981.503
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medallions
DescriptionObverse: Conjoined radiate bust of Commodus and helmeted bust of Roma right. Below Roma, pelta.
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Reverse: Emperor standing at right sacrificing with patera over flaming tripod. In center, Felicitas (?) holding cornucopia and staff. At left, attendant leads in a bull.
PMT RPXVII [IMPVIII] In ex.: COSVIIPP
LAELIVSAVRELIVSCOMMO DVSAVGPIVSFELIX
Reverse: Emperor standing at right sacrificing with patera over flaming tripod. In center, Felicitas (?) holding cornucopia and staff. At left, attendant leads in a bull.
PMT RPXVII [IMPVIII] In ex.: COSVIIPP
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Murray Maultasch Collection; gift of Murray Maultasch to MFA, December 9, 1981