Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 3285 SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 21ST NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $150
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SOLD $150
COMMODUS, (A.D. 177-192), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued as Caesar 177-178, (3.14 g), obv. laureate bust right, rev. Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear, (S.5634, RSC 652); another, issued 189, (3.23 g), obv. laureate head right, rev. Commodus standing right, togate, holding an eagle-tipped sceptre and scroll, exchanging greetings with the Genius of the Senate (or a Senator), standing left, holding sceptre, (S.5667, RIC 194, RSC 408) (illustrated); AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 187, (18.42 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, rev. the three Monetae standing left, side by side each holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.5771, RIC 500, C.375). Toned, nearly fine - nearly very fine, the sestertius rare. (3)
Ex. Dr.V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously M.R.Roberts Sydney with tickets.
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