Lot 1787

Description

Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, (18.85 g), issued 186, obv. M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT, laureate head of Commodus to right, rev. around SAEC FEL P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P S C, S C across flan, Victoria standing right, foot on a helmet, inscribing VO DE (VOTA DECENNALES) on a shield set upon a palm, (S.5800, BMC 584, C.670, RIC 472). Light green patina, earthen deposits, very fine or better with a strong portrait.

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously Moruzzi Numismatica with ticket.