Lot 3778

Description

Commodus, (177-192 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 191-192 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.40 grams, RIC 253, BMC 343, C.195, Obv. Head to r. of Commodus in lion skin, around L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, Rev. HERCVLI ROMANO AVG around, bow, club and quiver with arrows upright; another issued 191-192 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.96 grams, RIC 251, BMC 339, C.190, Obv. Head to r. of Commodus in lion skin, around L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, Rev. HER CVL/RO MAN/AV GV divided by a club upright all in a wreath (illustrated). Both nearly very fine and rare, (257-8). (2)