CNG 105, Lot: 606. Estimate $500. Sold for $710. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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, with a youthful portrait / Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond; IZ/L to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 41.10; Emmett 2487.17 (R5) = BMC 1392. VF, dark brown surfaces. Very rare first issue after Commodus’ elevation to Augustus.

From the Hermanubis Collection.