Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4517 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 29TH JULY) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $6,400
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SOLD $1,100
COMMODUS, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 185, (29.87 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around M COMMODVS ANT ON AVG PIVS BRIT, rev. around VOTA SVSCEP DECEN P M TR P X IMP VII , across field S C, Commodus togate standing left, over tripod altar and holding scroll, COS IIII P P in exergue, (cf.S.5833, RIC 454a, C.990, BMC 564). Brown patina, round and very attractive, extremely fine/good very fine and very rare in this condition.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 127, lot 4542.
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Lot 4515
COMMODUS, (177-192 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 182 A.D. (2.76 g), obv. laureate head ...
Estimate $120
Lot 4516
COMMODUS, (A.D. 177-192), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 184, (3.43 g), obv. laureate head ...
Estimate $100
Lot 4517 This lot
COMMODUS, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 185, (29.87 g), obv. laureate head ...
Estimate $6,400
Lot 4518
COMMODUS, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 189, (21.40 g), obv. laureate head ...
Estimate $320
Lot 4519
CRISPINA, wife of Commodus, (m. A.D.177), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 180-2, (3.27 g), obv. ...
Estimate $120