Commodus. As Caesar, AD 166-177. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.17 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Commodus, AD 175-176.

Triton XXIV
Lot: 1109. Estimated: $ 15 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 19 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Commodus. As Caesar, AD 166-177. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.17 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Commodus, AD 175-176. COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM, bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / PRI NC IVVENT, Commodus, in military dress, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and vertical scepter in left; to right, trophy, round shield, spear, bow, and bow case(?). RIC III 615 (Aurelius) var. (bust type); MIR 18, 342-12/17; Calicó 2316 (same dies as illustration); BMCRE 648 (Aurelius and Commodus); Biaggi 1008 (same dies); Jameson 146 (same dies); Mazzini 606 v. (same obv. die). In NGC encapsulation 5874086-002, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5.

From the Grand Haven Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 33 (6 April 2006), lot 512.


The final winners of all Triton XXIV lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 January 2021. This lot is in Session Four, which begins 20 January 2021 at 2 PM ET.

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