Ancient Coins: ROMAN GOLD: Commodus, 177-192 A.D.

AV Aureus, 7.27g. 21mm. Rome, 178 A.D. L AVREL COMMODVS AVG. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Commodus to right. Rev. TR P III IMP II COS P P. Castor is standing to left holding horse by bridle with his right hand and holding a spear in his left hand. RIC 648(Aurelius). BMC 774(Aurelius). Calico 2337b(dies). Exceptional quality; struck from fresh dies on both sides and with full luster

Provenance/Pedigrees

Ex: Numismatica Genevensis SA, Geneve, Auction 5, December 2, 2008, lot 250.

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