Roma Numismatics Ltd
E-Live Auction 4 29 Nov 2018
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Commodus Æ Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. Dated RY 29 = AD 188/9. [M A KO ANTѠ CЄB ЄVCЄB], laureate head right / The great Pharos (lighthouse) of Alexandria to left; galley sailing right, L KΘ (date) below. Emmett 2542; RPC IV Online 14216 (temporary); Dattari (Savio) 3903; Köln 2242. 12.02g, 23mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Rare.
From a private North American collection.
This delightful reverse type depicts one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World now lost to history. Reputed to have been the tallest man-made structure in the world for many centuries, the lighthouse was left a deserted ruin after the damaging effects of three earthquakes until in 1480 the last remnants were swept away to be used in the construction of the Citadel of Qaitbay, which still occupies the site today.
Very Fine. Rare.
From a private North American collection.
This delightful reverse type depicts one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World now lost to history. Reputed to have been the tallest man-made structure in the world for many centuries, the lighthouse was left a deserted ruin after the damaging effects of three earthquakes until in 1480 the last remnants were swept away to be used in the construction of the Citadel of Qaitbay, which still occupies the site today.