Lot 35: COMMODUS. 177-192 AD. Æ Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck 186 AD.

AUCTION: Sale 216

Description

COMMODUS. 177-192 AD. Æ Sestertius (32mm - 28.21 g). Rome mint. Struck 186 AD. M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT, laureate head right / P M TR [P XI] IMP [VII], COS V P P in exergue, S-C across fields, Janus standing facing, holding sceptre in right hand, within domed distyle temple. RIC III 460; BMCRE 568; Cohen 489. Near VF/Fine, dark greenish brown patina, light roughness. Rare type.

A similar specimen in CNG Sale 67 sold for $650.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 35
Listing #: 203818
Closed: Thursday, November 13, 2008 5:08:00 PM CT
Estimate: $250

Sold Winning Bid: $180
3 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 35
Listing #: 203818
Closed: Thursday, November 13, 2008 5:08:00 PM CT
Estimate: $250