Castor and Commodus Medallion
Lotto 567:
Commodus (177-192). AE Medallion. Rome mint, 186-187 AD. Obv. [M COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT]. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P. Commodus seated right on rock, holding sceptre in his left hand; on right, Castor standing facing, head left, placing his right hand on the head of his horse and holding transverse sceptre in his left. C. -; cf. 525 (400 Fr) var. (bust); Gnecchi 62, 97; Banti 294; Dressel pl. XI, 77. AE. 48.01 g. 40.50 mm. RRR. Of the highest rarity. Obverse heavily corroded, only few details visible. Fascinating reverse, from masterly detailed die and in high state of preservation. F/Good VF.
Base d'asta € 400
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