Commodus; AE Sestertius; Janus in temple
Description:
Commodus (177 - 192 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 186 AD. M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT; laureate head right / P M TRP XI IMP VII, COS V P P in ex., S-C across fields; Janus standing facing, holding sceptre in right hand, within domed distyle temple.
Diameter:
AE32 mm
Weight:
28,76 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC III 460
Commentary:
rare; olive-grey and brown patina, good details
History:
Two faces of Janus means that he is looking into the future and into the past.
Article Number:
046-07-05-41652