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21 February 2021
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Starting Price: 75 CHF
Hammer Price:  150 CHF
Lot 608

Commodus, 177-192. Denarius (Silver, 17.5 mm, 3.03 g, 12 h), struck shortly before his assassination, Rome, 192. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL Laureate head of Commodus to right. Rev. P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P Fortuna standing facing, head turned to left, placing her right foot on prow, holding caduceus in her right hand and cornucopia in her left; star under her extended hand. BMC 324. Cohen 578. RIC 235. A clear example with a beautiful portrait. Reverse weakly struck as usual, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2005.

Online bidding closes: 21 Feb 2021, 20:04:00 CET Current Date & Time: 24 Apr 2024, 02:53:34 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:150 CHF by JSF (4 bids)
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