Lot 76: COMMODUS. 177-192 AD. AR Imitation Denarius.

AUCTION: Sale 213

Description

COMMODUS. 177-192 AD. AR Imitation Denarius (15mm - 2.34 g). Bust of Commodus as Hercules right, wearing lion skin / Bow, club and quiver; four pellets below. Cf. RIC III 253; cf. BMCRE 343; cf. RSC 195. Near VF.

The reverse legend appears to be engraved correctly and the obverse legend is not too terribly blundered. The portrait is nice and the reverse is just a little simplified. The flan appears to be good silver, so this may be a Celtic imitation versus an ancient counterfeit. The pellets on the reverse and the obverse containing the circle with center pellet are provocatively Celtic designs.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 76
Listing #: 199906
Closed: Thursday, October 2, 2008 7:30:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Starting Bid: $60
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 76
Listing #: 199906
Closed: Thursday, October 2, 2008 7:30:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100