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Æ26 - Commodus ΕΛΑΙΟΥϹΙΩΝ
| Bronze | 8.67 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Elaeus (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 184-190 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.67 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#418380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right, acrostolium as stag's head, keel ending as boar's head; before keel, dolphin; on prow, helmeted hero Protesilaos standing, right, wearing military dress, holding spear, raising left arm.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΛΑΙΟΥϹΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman emperor Commodus as a bearded man, which was not a common depiction of him on coins.