Roman Empire, Commodus, 177-192, Aureus 183-184, Rome, extremely rare, NGC graded Ch AU

Roman Empire. Commodus, 177-192. Aureus 183-184, Rome. Gold 7.14 g.; 20 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Commodus, laureate, cuirassed, right. Obverse caption: M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS //
Reverse: Jupiter, half draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand. Reverse caption: PM TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP

RIC: III-69e.

An absolutely sublime Aureus! This type with the cuirassed bust of Commodus is extremely rare; no examples are referenced in a major public collection (RIC Online) and only 6 examples have been seen at auction in the last twenty years, including this one.
NGC graded CH AU 55-58, Strike 5/5 - Surface 2/5 - Smoothing