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6 Batak St.
Varna, 9000
BULGARIA
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 7AM - 7PM
Weekend: 10AM - 5PM
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Hand-Struck (Hammered) – Copper Very Rare Æ Copper Roman Empire Medallion (44.2mm, 56.54g.) Commodus, Rome mint, struck 189-190 A.D. References: Gnecchi 174; MIR 18, 1139-1/38; cf. Banti 522; Grueber 136; Froehner p. 125; Tocci -; Dressel -.
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The extremely artistic imagery on the reverse of this medallion represents the African fleet established by Commodus in AD 186. This fleet was created for seeking out grain in Africa should the harvest in Egypt fail. Upon the successful return of the fleet, the vows, votis felicibus, had been granted.
DESIGN:
Obverse side
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left
Legend:
M COMMODVS ANTONINV-S PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT
Reverse side
Commodus standing left, sacrificing over tripod placed at entrance of a harbor; to left, five vessels advancing right; pharos to right; slain bull below
Legend:
VOTIS FELICIBVS
A perfect choice for Numismatists, Historians, Military Veterans, Collectors.
Weight | 56,5 g |
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Dimensions | 44,2 mm |