Lot 4390
Sale 135 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Commodus, (177-192 A.D.), AE dupondius, 27 mm, (14.69 g), issued at Rome in 179, obv. L AVREL COMMO DVS AVG TR P IIII radiate head of Commodus to right, rev. around IMP III COS II P P, S - C across, Victory advancing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left, (S.5838, BMC 1708, C.237. MIR 455, RIC 1614). Nearly very fine and very rare.
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection and from Baldwins with priced ticket.
A lovely coin struck on a large and heavy flan, with an worn portrait of the young heir to the throne.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $170