Lot 4713

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 191, (2.77 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around L AEL A[VRE]L COMM AVG P FEL, rev. around [FELIC PER]PETVAE AVG, Commodus togate standing left, holding cornucopiae and clasping hands with Felicitas standing right, holding long caduceus, (S.5637, RIC 249, RSC 120). Oval flan with minor faults, otherwise toned very fine with extremely fine portrait, scarce.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 105 (lot 4218).

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$80

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