 Commodus, 177-192 A.D. Aureus, 188 A.D. Rome. Bearded, mature bust r., laureate, draped and cuirassed; M. COMM. ANT. FEL. AVG. BRIT. Rv. Salus seated l. feeding snake rising from cista; P.M. TR.P.XIII IMP.VIII COS.V P.P., SAL. AVG. in ex. 7.43 grams. RIC-. Coh.-, Cal.2322 (R1). Perfectly centered and sharply struck in high relief. F.D.C. An exceptional coin in every respect. (Est. $7,000-$9,000)
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