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A work made of bronze.

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Commodus

December 177-December 178

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Commodus. On the back (reverse), Libertas stands holding a hat (pileus) and rod.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium