Commodus. Denarius; Commodus; 177-192 AD, Rome, 175 AD, Denarius, 2.50g. Bust var. of BMC-633. Obv: COMMODVS CAES - AVG FIL GERM Bust draped r., head bare. Rx: LIBERALITAS AVG around, Liberalitas standing l. holding coin counter and cornucopia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Marcus Aurelius instructed Commodus to distribute his first largesse in Rome in order to court popularity after the revolt of Avidius Cassius in Syria in 175 AD. A rare type: only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard.high rel. Virtually MS
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Starting price | 390 USD |
Estimate | 600 USD |