Commodus, 177-192 A.D.

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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Mint State $33,500.

Cilicia, Tarsus, Commodus, 177-192 A.D.

AE 34, 19.79g. Bust of Commmodus to right wearing the crown and robes of the demiourgos. Rev. Decastyle neocorate temple(one of two in the city).; the name of Commodus on the lintel and eagle on the pediment. SNG Paris 1463. SNG Levante _. Green and brown patina with some encrustation on the obverse.

This temple for the Imperial cult has remains indicating that it was massive and constructed from Proconnesian(Marmara) marble. 

Provenance/Pedigrees:
Ex: LHS, Zurich, Auction 95, October 25, 2005, lot 825.
Ex: Nomos, Zurich, Auction 6, May 8, 2012, lot 157
Ex: J. P. Righetti collection 

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good Very Fine/about Extremely Fine $2,000.

Alexandria, Commodus, 177-192 A.D.

Billon Tetradrachm, 11.28g. 25mm. Dated year 30 = 189/90 A.D. Laureate head of Commodus to right. Rev. Head of Selene to left; crescent moon in front. Köln 2252. Dattari 3889. Brown patina.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Triton, Auction XXI, New York City, 2009, lot 650

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good Very Fine $525.