A rare aureus of Commodus with a lovely early portrait
Lot 3548
Commodus, 177-192. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 7.30 g, 1 h), Rome, 181. •M•COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Commodus to right, seen from behind. Rev. SECVRITAS PVBLICA TR P VI IMP IIII / COS III P P Securitas seated right, holding scepter in her left hand and propping her head on her right. BMC 54 var. (differing bust type). Calicó 2326a (same obverse die). Cohen 700 var. (differing bust type). RIC 23e. Rare. A beautiful piece with a lovely early portrait. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of an Armenian businessman, Leu 7, 24-25 October 2020, 1618 and ex Classical Numismatic Group 94, 18 September 2013, 1181.
Starting price:
3000 CHF
Hammer price:
9000 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
10 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 24-May-21, 12:07:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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