Lot 4547

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 177, (22.22 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around IMP L AVREL COMMODVS AVG GERM SARM, rev. around TR P II [COS P P], S-C across field, DE SARM in exergue, two captives seated at foot of trophy, (S.5741, RIC 1571, C.99, BMC 1659-63) (illustrated); another, (21.89 g), rev. Hilaritas left, (RIC 354); another, (22.55 g), rev. Minerva left, (S.5755, RIC 1599); another, (23.68 g), rev. Minerva left with trophy, (RIC 544). Toning, good fine - good very fine, scarce. (4)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$440

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