New Commodus Sestertius

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by tcore, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. tcore

    tcore Coin Collector

    I wanted to show you my new sestertius that I bought. This is of Commodus, but struck under Marcus Aurelius as Augustus in 178 AD. The obverse, as you can see, has the laureate head right and the reverse has Libertas standing left holding a pileus and sceptre. It is listed in RIC III as 1589 (Marcus Aurelius).

    Thanks for looking!
     

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    tcore, Jul 22, 2008
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  3. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Wonderful coin. Good sestertii of Commodus are surprisingly difficult to come by sometimes.
     
    Ardatirion, Jul 22, 2008
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  4. Drusus

    Drusus Pecunia non olet

    outstanding...both reverse and obverse are in pretty good condition. Nice portrait of a young beardless Commodus...looking very much like his father.
     
    Drusus, Jul 22, 2008
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  5. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    :) nice
     
    randygeki, Jul 22, 2008
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  6. AdamL

    AdamL Well-Known Member

    Beautifull coin tcore!
     
    AdamL, Jul 22, 2008
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  7. De Orc

    De Orc Well-Known Member

    That looks realy nice :hail:
     
    De Orc, Jul 23, 2008
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  8. AnemicOak

    AnemicOak Coin Hoarder

    Very nice piece! :thumb:
     
    AnemicOak, Jul 23, 2008
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  9. tcore

    tcore Coin Collector

    Thanks guys! I really thought it went well with my Marcus Aurelius Sestertius. It's got the same portrait style, etc. See the link to my gallery below.
     
    tcore, Jul 24, 2008
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  10. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    Well done tcore, the portrait is outstanding

    Cucumbor
     
    Cucumbor, Jul 24, 2008
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