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© British Museum
Æ25 - Commodus ΠΑΓΑΕωΝ
| Bronze | 8.52 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Pagae (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 184-190 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.52 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#404411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Artemis, on base, advancing, right, holding torch in each hand; to right, lighted altar (or torch?).
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΑΓΑΕωΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Commodus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 180 to 192 AD, with a beard. Most coins from this period depict him clean-shaven, making this particular coin a unique representation of his likeness.