Objekt 9110
Roman Roots
Description
Medallions of the Imperial Age
To mark special events, the Roman emperors issued oversized, coin-like medallions. Similar medallions were also created in provincial towns.
Object description
Roman Empire. Medallions of Antoninus Pius (138–161) in the name of his wife Faustina and of Commodus (180–192), c. 140/1 and c. 187/8
Bronze or brass, struck
Inv. 1918.4721., 1918.4915. Found at Augst
Ephesos and Silandos. Ceremonial coins in the name of Antoninus Pius (138–161) and Lucius Verus (161–169), c. 139/144 and 164
Bronze, struck
Inv. 1903.2164., 1951.272. Found at Augst