| The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > Ancients Auction 9 | Auction date: 2 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 152 Price realized: 36,000 GBP (Approx. 44,972 USD / 42,094 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Mint State; a truly spectacular specimen | ROMAN EMPIRE. Commodus. Gold aureus, AD 178. Rome. Obv: L AVREL COMMODVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: TR P III IMP II COS P P, Castor, nude but for cap and short cloak, standing left, holding horse by bridle in right hand and spear in left.Mint State; a truly spectacular specimen. Reference: RIC III-648 (Marcus Aurelius); BMCRE-774 (same obv. die); Calicó-2337b (same rev. die as illustration); Biaggi-1014 (same rev. die as illustration). Provenance: ex Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 377 (20/10/2022), lot 5892 (hammer: EUR 30,000). Die Axis: 11h. Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 7.33 g. Composition: Gold. PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order. Starting price: 15000 GBP |  |
