Commodus. AD 177-192. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 2.75 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 183. VF.

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Lot: 778. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Commodus. AD 177-192. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 2.75 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 183. Laureate head right / Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and scepter. RIC III 50A; MIR 18, 560-4/30; RSC 859a; Dow, ACTTB p. 273 (this coin). Toned with some iridescence, minor porosity. VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter Christianity under Rome. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here. This auction is our final offering of coins from the Dow Collection.

Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 14:19:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.