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CICF Signature Sale 3040 9-10 April 2015
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Commodus (AD 177-192). AR denarius (18mm, 3.70 gm, 11h). Rome, joint reign with Marcus Aurelius, AD 178. L AVREL COM-MODVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Commodus right, seen from behind / TR P III IMP II COS P P, Salus seated left, feeding serpent rising from altar to left. RIC (Aurelius) 649. RSC 762. A brilliant piece, with needle-sharp detail and near-perfect surfaces. NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1000-1200 USD
Commodus (AD 177-192). AR denarius (18mm, 3.70 gm, 11h). Rome, joint reign with Marcus Aurelius, AD 178. L AVREL COM-MODVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Commodus right, seen from behind / TR P III IMP II COS P P, Salus seated left, feeding serpent rising from altar to left. RIC (Aurelius) 649. RSC 762. A brilliant piece, with needle-sharp detail and near-perfect surfaces. NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1000-1200 USD