Description: I am told that this coin is rare and is: Large bronze coin (sestertius) of Commodus, 191 AD, bearded portrait of emperor on front, Apollo of the Palatine Hill on back, resting arm on lyre set on column. "Commodus. A.D. 177-192. AE sestertius (28.7 mm, 17.91 g, 5 h). Rome mint, struck A.D. 190. M COMMOD ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT P P, laureate head right / APOL PALAT P M TR P XVI COS VI, S-C, Apollo standing left, head right, holding plectrum and lyre surmounted on column. RIC 578; BMCRE 666. aVF. Rare." This coin was dug up in North Africa by the British Engineers in 1943 and was said to be found in a glass container. It was given to my father as an appreciation in return for a welding job he did on a bulldozer in Italy on April 22, 1944 during World War II. It has been in his possession since then. It has not been cleaned and is in less than mint condition. I know nothing about these coins other than what I have been told and tried to research on my own. I understand that the sestertius coins were issued only on special occasions. It is easier to see the details in person, under a magnifying glass however it is worn. Please view the photos carefully and contact me for any questions.
Price: 200 USD
Location: Lake Villa, Illinois
End Time: 2025-01-04T16:39:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Denomination: Sestertius
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
Composition: Bronze
Year: Unknown
Era: Ancient
Certification Number: N/A
Grade: Ungraded
Ruler: Commodus
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Certification: Uncertified
Date: Unknown
