Lot 4768

Description

Commodus, (177-192 A.D.), AE sestertius, 31mm, (26.46 g), issued in 191-9, obv. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, laureate head of Commodus to right, rev. around P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P, S C across flan, Pietas seated left, holding sceptre, child before and star in left field, (S.5789, C.576, RIC 611, MIR 18). Dark black-green patina, very fine or better and scarce.

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Auction 91, lot 917 with ticket.