Lot 3567
Commodus, AD 177-192. Gold Aureus (7.32 g) minted at Rome, AD 186-187. Laureate and draped bust right of Commodus. Reverse: Nobilitas standing right, holding scepter and statuette (of Minerva?). Cf. RIC 153 [as Scarce]; Calicó 2292. Lustrous and boldly struck with a beautiful portrait. Nearly Mint State.
Commodus was the first emperor to depict a personification of Nobilitas.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
Ex NAC Auction 59 (4 IV 11), lot 1031; ex Bourgey Sale 9 XI 76, lot 244.
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| Realized $25,300 |
