Commodus denarius, AD 177-180
Item — Box: 1, Item: 31
Scope and Contents
He was a most unworthy son of a noble father. In his last years he seems to have become insane. He was murdered on the night of December 31, AD 192.
Dates
- Creation: AD 177-180
Creator
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Commodus; Reverse: Providence standing, globe at feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)