CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:
Commodus
Denomination:
Bi Tetradrachm
Composition:
Billon
Date:
186/187 AD (regnal year 27 of Marcus Aurelius)
Obverse:
MAKOANTΩC-EBEVCEB, Head of Emperor, laureate, right
Reverse:
Head of Zeus-Ammon, right, wearing solar disk and horn; regnal date, L (retrograde)-K-Z
Reference:
Dattari (Savio) 3900; Köln 2225; K&G 41.84; Emmett 2568.27; SNG Copenhagen -; SGICV -
Size:
25.46mm, 11.45g, 11h
Province:
Egypt, Alexandria
Grade:
VF, attractive find patina
Provenance:
ex Classical Numismatic Group eAuction 414 (14 February 2018), Lot 465
Commodus was the son of Marcus Aurelius. A megalomaniac, he liked to portray himself as Hercules, as evidenced in numerous statues which exist today, as well as fight as a gladiator, often exotic animals such as lions and elephants. Famous in present day, for his portrayal in the 2000 film, Gladiator.

I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.




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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras


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