119, Lot: 81. Estimate $750. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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LYDIA, Thyatira. Commodus. 177-192 AD. Æ Medallion (43mm, 40.53 g). Athenaios, magistrate. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermarks: both the same, head right (Caracalla?) within circular incuse /
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ATEIRH/NWN in two lines in exergue, Asklepios on left, holding serpent-staff, facing Apollo Tyrimnaios, holding branch. SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -; countermarks: Howgego 93. Fine, green and brown patina.
From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.