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Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) > Auction 51Auction date: 5 March 2017
Lot number: 345

Lot description:


LYDIA. Thyatira. Commodus (177-192). Medallion. M. Aur. Athenaios, strategos.

Obv: ΑV ΚΑΙ M ΑVΡH ΚOΜΜOΔOС.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ЄΠI CTPA M AVP AΘHNAIOV / ΘVATЄIPHNΩN.
Asclepius standing facing, leaning upon serpent-entwined staff; to right, Apollo standing slightly left, holding branch and bipennis.

RPC IV online 8494; Mabbott 1851-2.

Very rare, with RPC online citing just four examples. Likely the finest known.

Condition: Good very fine.

Weight: 39.81 g.
Diameter: 44 mm.

Estimate: 3000 EUR