EGYPT, Alexandria. Commodus. AD 177-192. BI Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 12.60 g, 1h). Dated RY 33 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 192). VF.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Commodus. AD 177-192. BI Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 12.60 g, 1h). Dated RY 33 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 192). Λ AIΛ AVP KOM ЄVCЄ CЄ ЄVTV, laureate head right / [Ρ]ωΜΑΙωΝ Η Ρ Α ΚΛЄΑ, Commodus, as Herakles-Helios, radiate-headed and nude, standing right, head left, raising right hand, chlamys draped over left arm and holding Nike, left foot on prow; L ΛΓ (date) in left field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 3843; K&G 41.142; RPC IV.4 Online 15626; Emmett 2531.33 (R5). Lightly toned, minor porosity. VF. High silver content, struck on a broad flan. Very rare and superior to the four specimens known to RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 18 December 1999.

The reverse legend, along with the radiate crown and Nike, signify Commodus’ title Aniketos Romaios Herakles, the undefeatable conquerer for the Roman people, Commodus.

The reverse image is likely based on a statue which originally stood in the Herculis Invicti Ara Maxima, one of the earliest cult temples to Herakles in Rome, predating the circular Temple of Hercules Victor, possibly dating as early as the 6th century BC. The altar was destroyed in the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64 but was rebuilt and stood until the 4th century.

The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Two – Lot 338–647 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 9 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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