Search in eAuction


CNG Bidding Platform

Information

Products and Services


Use Old Home Page

eAuction
Electronic Auction 480

Lot nuber 632

Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Sestertius (27mm, 13.89 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 184.


Electronic Auction 480
Lot: 632.
 Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Sestertius (27mm, 13.89 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 184. Laureate head right / VICT • BRIT in exergue, Victory seated right on rock, cradling palm frond in right arm, and placing left hand on shield set on knee; two shields on ground to left. RIC III 440; MIR 18, 653-6/30; Banti 486; SCBC 648. Brown-green patina, light roughness. Near VF.

During the reign of Commodus, a serious revolt erupted in Britain in 184, the causes of which are uncertain. The revolt was quickly put down, and a series of coins was struck to commemorate the event.

Closing Date and Time: 11 November 2020 at 13:30:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.