Commodus augustus, 177 – 192

Bi medallic medallion 190-191, Æ 39 mm, 65.19 g. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. COS VI Commodus standing r., holding parazonium and spear; in r. field,, Africa reclining l., elephant’s skin headdress, placing hand on lion and holding corn-ears; in background, Victory standing r., holding a trophy. C 69. Gnecchi 5 and pl.78, 5.
Very rare. Brown tone, surface somewhat corroded, otherwise about very fine

From the collection of a Mentor.