The John Bargrave Collection
CANCA-B163-2-7-160-RE
Metal Type:orichalcum
Issuing Authority:
Marcus Aurelius (26 Apr 121-17 Mar 180)
Weight:18.71 g
Diameter:29.86 mm
Mint:Rome (Settlement)
Date:
178 CE
Denomination: sestertius
Obverse Image Description:Head of Commodus laureate, right.
Obverse Inscription:[L AVREL COMMO](DVS AVG) [TR P III]
Reverse Image Description:Libertas standing, left, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left.
Reverse Inscription:[LIBERTAS AVG IMP II COS P P]. [S - C] in field to either side.
Attached People:
John Bargrave (1610-1680) - Collector
Marcus Aurelius (26 Apr 121-17 Mar 180) - Authority - ancient
Commodus (Aug 161-31 Dec 192) - Mentions or references
Bibliographic Source(s):
The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume III..., page: 341, no. 1588, notes:
Catalogue References
Li Ms E16b
No. 102 104 ............................................. 12 : 2
Head of Commodus.
.........DVS AVG TR.........
Reverse a Figure in a long Robe
standing in it'sits left Hand a spear
in its right
Letters not legible See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 160 Head of Commodus
............ DVS • AVG • TR • P
Reverse a Figure standing &c
much worn & the Inscription
not legible.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 160 Head of Commodus.
................ DVS AVG. TRP.
Reverse a Figure standing in its
left Hand a spear in its right
Letters not legible
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue
Li Ms E16b
No. 102 104 ............................................. 12 : 2
Head of Commodus.
.........DVS AVG TR.........
Reverse a Figure in a long Robe
standing in it'sits left Hand a spear
in its right
Letters not legible See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 160 Head of Commodus
............ DVS • AVG • TR • P
Reverse a Figure standing &c
much worn & the Inscription
not legible.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 160 Head of Commodus.
................ DVS AVG. TRP.
Reverse a Figure standing in its
left Hand a spear in its right
Letters not legible
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue