Ancients
Commodus, as Augustus (AD 177-192). AE bimetallic medallion (38mm, 65.49 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 1/5, Fine Style. Rome, 1 January AD 189. M•COMMODVS•ANTONINVS-•PIVS•FELIX•AVG•BRIT, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Commodus right, seen from behind / PACI•AETER•P M TR-P-XIIII•IMP VIII / COS V•P P, Pax seated left on draped ornate throne, feet on footstool, olive branch outward in extended right hand, and long transverse scepter left. Gnecchi II, 54. Green center patina with a ring of red-brown patina on the outside. Highlights of orichalcum visible on the high points.
Ex Jesus Vico, Auction 152 (15 November 2018), lot 425; Hess-Divo, Auction 309 (28 April 2008), lot 176
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