Lot 3278

Description

Ancient Roman denarii of Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), including, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 192, (2.99 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, rev. Victory advancing left, (S.5697, RIC 568a) (illustrated); other reverses including; Securitas seated left, DESI VI in exergue (scarce), (2.57 g) (S.-, RIC 190); Commodus left, (2.71 g) (S.5666, RIC 157); Concordia left, (2.37 g) (S.-, RIC 219); Hilaritas left, (2.91 g), (S.5647, RIC 150a); Fortuna Felix left, (1.96 g) (S.5685, RIC 235); trophy with captives, (3.23 g) (S.5706, RIC 9); Annona left, (2.91 g) (S.-, RIC 106); Crispina, wife of Commodus, issued 180-2, (3.22 g), rev. large rectangular altar, (S.5999, RIC 281); clasped hands, (2.80 g) (S.5997, RIC 279). Toned, good fine - nearly extremely fine. (10)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.