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3 October 2021
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Starting Price: 100 CHF
Hammer Price:  150 CHF
Lot 1099

Commodus, as Caesar, 166-177. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31.5 mm, 25.59 g, 11 h), struck under his father, Marcus Aurelius, Rome, 175-176. L AVREL COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust of Commodus to right. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI / S-C Jupiter standing to left, holding sceptre and thunderbolt, and unfolding mantle above Commodus standing to left, holding palladium and parazonium. Banti 141. Cohen 244. RIC 1524 (Marcus Aurelius). Attractive reddish-brown patina. Nearly very fine.

From the Orca collection, USA.

An interesting reverse type with Jupiter as the divine protector of the boy Caesar.

Online bidding closes: 4 Oct 2021, 00:09:30 CEST Current Date & Time: 18 Apr 2024, 12:58:42 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:150 CHF by Drusus (3 bids)
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