Ancients
Commodus (AD 177-192). AE bimetallic medallion (40mm, 72.86 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome. M COMMODVS ANTONI-NVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Commodus right, seen from front / Sol standing right, holding whip, about to climb into quadriga rising right over waves; Phosphorus in upper right field, Tellus reclining right on ground, holding cornucopiae. COS VI P P in exergue. C 70. Gnecchi p. 52, 3 and pl. 78, 3. Extremely rare and a very interesting reverse type.
From the Morris Collection. Ex NAC 40, (16 May 2007), lot 749.
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Estimate: 6000-7000 USD