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Lot 357: Commodus Æ AS / Commodus as Hercules 
AUCTION: Ancient Imports (Auction 304)
- Starting Bid: $45
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
Attribution: RIC III 644
Date: 192 AD
Obverse: Head of Commodus as Hercules right, wearing lion skin headress
Reverse: HER-CVL / RO-MAN / AV-GVS / S-C, in four lines, divided by club, all within wreath
Size: 24.8 mm
Weight: 11.15 grams
Grade: good Fine
Notes: In the latter years of his reign Commodus believed he was a reincarnation of Hercules and dressed up as Hercules in public events. Ex Madroosi collection.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Marc Breitsprecher
- Lot #: 357
- Listing #: 186230
- Closed: Thursday, March 6, 2014 6:58:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $75