EGYPT, Alexandria. Commodus. AD 177-192. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.88 g, 1h). Dated RY 33 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 192/3).Electronic Auction 505 Roman Provincial, Billon Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Commodus. AD 177-192. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.88 g, 1h). Dated RY 33 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 192/3). Laureate head right / Serapis enthroned left, holding scepter; at his feet, Kerberos seated left, two Nikai holding wreathes atop throne, crowning Serapis; L ΛΓ (date) to left. BMC Supp. 3114, pl. 8; Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 9588; K&G 41.141; RPC IV Online 14230; Emmett 2557.33 (R4). Very high silver content, edge nicks, some surface porosity. Near VF. Very rare type for this regnal year, which is Commodus' last. Extremely rare variety. |