Lot 521
EGYPT, Alexandria. Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Diobol (24mm, 6.88 g, 11h). Dated RY 19 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 178/9). VF.
Sold
$750
Est.
$750
Starting Bid: $450
Live Auction
Triton XXVIII
Live bidding began Jan 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST
Description
EGYPT, Alexandria. Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Diobol (24mm, 6.88 g, 11h). Dated RY 19 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 178/9). Λ AVPHΛIOC KOMMOΔOC CЄB VΠAT B, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Apis bull standing right, crescent on flank, solar disk between horns; before, lighted altar; L IΘ (date) above. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 41.16; RPC IV.4 3353; Emmett 2499.19 (R5). Brown patina, some pitting, traces of verdigris. VF. Very rare, only five recorded in RPC, none in CoinArchives. Click here for a video presentation on this collection.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 196 (7 March 2011), 2323.


The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session Two – Lot 288–557 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2025 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.


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