Commodus, 177 – 193. Aureus 189, AV 7.18 g. M COMM ANT P – FEL AVG BRIT Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. FORTVNAE DVCI Fortuna standing l., holding in r. hand rudder on globe and cornucopiae in l. C –. BMC –. RIC –. Calicó 2253 (these dies). Extremely rare, apparently only five specimens known. A bold portrait of fine style. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc Provenance Claude Vaudecrane (1915-2002) Collection, privately purchased in April 1973, sold by Bank Leu, Zürich, auction 93 (”a perfectionist”), 10 May 2005, lot 45.
Price realized | 38'000 CHF |
Starting price | 24'000 CHF |
Estimate | 30'000 CHF |