EGYPT, Alexandria. Commodus. AD 177-192. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.55 g, 12h). Dated RY 17 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 177). VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 537.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 500

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Commodus. AD 177-192. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.55 g, 12h). Dated RY 17 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 177). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond; IZ/L (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 14.10; RPC IV.4 3325.4 (this coin); Emmett 2487.17 (R5). Dark brown surfaces, minor marks and scratches. VF. Very rare first issue after Commodus’ elevation to Augustus. Only four known to RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Hermanubis Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 105, 10 May 2017), lot 606.


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