Harlan J. Berk

229th Buy or Bid Sale  –  19 November 2024

Harlan J. Berk, 229th Buy or Bid Sale

Ancient and World Coins

Tu, 19.11.2024, from 11:00 PM CET
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Description

Commodus. AE 33 medallion; Commodus; 177-192 AD, Rome, 1 Jan. 179 AD, Medallion, 36.97g. Gnecchi-38, pl. 80.10 (same dies); C-225 (350 Francs). Obv: L AVREL COMMODVS AVG - GERM SARM TR P IIII Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: IMP II - COS II P P on l. and r., Salus leaning r. on table under tree, legs crossed, feeding egg (?) to serpent coiled around smaller female figure standing l. on the table; also on the table, between the two female figures, a vase and a garland; on the table's crosspiece, a bird standing l. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Kolner Munzkabinett 11, Oct. 1972, lot 118.Obv heavily corroded, but rx in ecellent cond. VG / VF

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Price realized 1'750 USD
Starting price 1'138 USD
Estimate 1'750 USD
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