1979.419.72: Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Commodus
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1979.419.72
- People
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Commodus, Roman (r. 177-192)
- Title
- Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Commodus
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 180-181 CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period
- Culture
- Roman Provincial
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/176613
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 8.52 g
- Die Axis
- 11
- Denomination
- tetradrachm
- Date on Object
- Year 21
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: Μ ΑVΡΗ ΚΟΜΜ(Ο) ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟС С(Ɛ)
- Reverse Inscription: L ΚΑ
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- BMC 1430; Milne 2625; RPC IV 14188 (temp.)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929
- Accession Year
- 1979
- Object Number
- 1979.419.72
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: laureate head of Commodus, r.
Rev.: emperor (Commodus) in military dress, brandishing thunderbolt (or spear), galloping, r., over fallen foe, wearing high cap, (holding shield,) and horse(?).
Verification Level
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