A rare and elegant sestertius of Commodus as Caesar
Lot 400
Commodus, as Caesar, 166-177. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 27.57 g, 6 h), Rome, 175-176. L•AVREL COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Commodus to right. Rev. SPES PVBLICA / S - C Spes advancing left, holding flower in her right hand and raising her skirt with her left. BMC 1530 note. Cohen 712 var. (draped only). RIC 1530 var. (draped only). Rare with this bust type. A lovely piece with a fine green patina and an elegant juvenile portrait. About extremely fine.
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750 CHF
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600 CHF
Hammer price:
1700 CHF
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