Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138 18-19 May 2023
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Commodus augustus, 177 – 192.
Medallion 188-189, Æ 58.89 g. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS – PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT Laureate half-length figure r., wearing cuirass and aegis. Rev. PACI AETERNAE P M TR – P – XIIII IMP VIII Pax seated l. on throne, holding branch in r. hand and transverse sceptre in l.; in exergue, COS V P P. C 393 var. Gnecchi 56 and pl. 82, 3. Michelini-Tocci pl. 12, 30.
Very rare. An impressive and unusual bust portrait of fine style struck in high relief.
Glossy dark patina and good very fine
Ex SKA 4, 1985, 552; NAC 18, 2000, 578 and NAC 46, 2008, 610 sales.
Medallion 188-189, Æ 58.89 g. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS – PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT Laureate half-length figure r., wearing cuirass and aegis. Rev. PACI AETERNAE P M TR – P – XIIII IMP VIII Pax seated l. on throne, holding branch in r. hand and transverse sceptre in l.; in exergue, COS V P P. C 393 var. Gnecchi 56 and pl. 82, 3. Michelini-Tocci pl. 12, 30.
Very rare. An impressive and unusual bust portrait of fine style struck in high relief.
Glossy dark patina and good very fine
Ex SKA 4, 1985, 552; NAC 18, 2000, 578 and NAC 46, 2008, 610 sales.