3rd May, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Roman, Commodus Denarius, AD 177-192, (18mm, 2.63 g, 5h), AR, Rome mint, struck AD 187, obv. laureate head right, rev. Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and reversed spear. (RIC III 152; MIR 18, 730-4/23; RSC 242) VF+; sold with, Roman, Constantius II Follis AE3, 351-355 AD Mintmark SMNA, obv. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman who is bare-headed, bearded, reaching backwards, Γ in left field. Scarce variety. GVF
Sold for £60
Estimated at £80 - £120
Auction: Coins & Banknotes, 3rd May, 2023
The upcoming coin and banknote sale will feature an interesting and diverse selection of coins. From Roman coins to modern proof sets the sale has coins to appeal to a wide range of collectors. Of particular note are two proof sets minted to celebrate the coronations of George V and George VI respectively, a nice selection of Roman Republic and Imperial coinage including a scarce Roman Republic denarius of M. Cato, and four examples of the ‘Kew Gardens’ 50p designed by Christopher Le Brun.
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Tuesday 2 May 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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