Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4518 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 29TH JULY) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $320
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COMMODUS, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 189, (21.40 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT, rev. around MINER [VICT P] M TR P XIIII IMP VIII [COS V] P P, S C across field, Minerva standing to left holding Victory and spear, shields at feet, trophy behind, (S.5770, RIC 528, C.369). Dark brown patina, good very fine, with extremely fine portrait, usual misshapened flan, rare.
Ex I.S. Wright, retail shop, Sydney.
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Lot 4516
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Lot 4517
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COMMODUS, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 189, (21.40 g), obv. laureate head ...
Estimate $320
Lot 4519
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Lot 4520
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