117, Lot: 123. Estimate $300. Sold for $190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LESBOS, Mytilene. Commodus. 177-192 AD. Æ Medallion (43mm, 49.46 g). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark: lyre within circle / Commodus in quadriga left, preceded by soldier; elevated standard behind. Kraft pl. 88, 14b; cf. BMC Ionia pl. XLI, 9 for same reverse on a coin of Caracalla; Froehner, MÈdaillons pg. 91; countermark: Howgego 422. Near Fine, green patina.

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. Ex Antioch Associates 35 (26 June 2001), lot 87.