The John Bargrave Collection
CANCA-B163-2-VII159-RE
Metal Type:orichalcum
Issuing Authority:
Commodus (Aug 161-31 Dec 192)
Weight:25.06 g
Diameter:29.44 mm
Mint:Rome (Settlement)
Date:
183 CE
Denomination: sestertius
Obverse Image Description:Head of Commodus laureate, bearded right.
Obverse Inscription:(M) COMMODVS AN TONINVS AVG PIUS
Reverse Image Description:Minerva advancing right, brandishing a javelin in right hand and holding shield in left.
Reverse Inscription:TR P VIII IMP (VI COS) [III]. S C in field.
Attached People:
John Bargrave (1610-1680) - Collector
Bibliographic Source(s):
The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume III..., page: 410, notes: RIC III, no. 368b
Catalogue References
Li Ms E16b
No 96 103 ............................................. 16 : 2
Head of Commodus
M. COMMODVS. ANTONINVS AVG. PIVS.
TRP. VIII. IMP. VI. COS. IIII. PP. S.C.
a Warrior on his left hand a shield
his right Hand drawn back to throw
his Dart.
Casaubon See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 159 Head of Commodus
M • COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS
Reverse a Warrior on his left arm
his Shield, his right Hand darting
his Javelin S • C •
TR • P • VIII • IMP • VI • COS • IIII
Casaubon
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 159 Head of Commodus.
M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS
Reverse a Warrior on his left arm
his shield, his Right Hand throwing
his Iavelin. S.C.
TRP. VIII. IMP. VI. COS. IIII.
Casaubon
See Entry in Catalogue
Li Ms E16b
No 96 103 ............................................. 16 : 2
Head of Commodus
M. COMMODVS. ANTONINVS AVG. PIVS.
TRP. VIII. IMP. VI. COS. IIII. PP. S.C.
a Warrior on his left hand a shield
his right Hand drawn back to throw
his Dart.
Casaubon See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 159 Head of Commodus
M • COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS
Reverse a Warrior on his left arm
his Shield, his right Hand darting
his Javelin S • C •
TR • P • VIII • IMP • VI • COS • IIII
Casaubon
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 159 Head of Commodus.
M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS
Reverse a Warrior on his left arm
his shield, his Right Hand throwing
his Iavelin. S.C.
TRP. VIII. IMP. VI. COS. IIII.
Casaubon
See Entry in Catalogue