Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 22 20 Sep 2017
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Commodus. A.D. 177-192. Æ sestertius. 14.12 gm. 26 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 190. His laureate head right; [M CO]MMOD A[NT P F]ELIX AVG [BRIT P P] / Apollo standing left, head right, holding plectrum and lyre set on column; [APOL] PALAT P M TR [P XVI] COS VI S C. RIC III 578. Good Very Fine; fascinating type with appealing wild style; attractive glossy brown patina; typical compact squarish flan. Rare.
Ex Davissons Auction 20 (12 February 2004), lot 89.