Hieropolis-Kastabala (AD 177-192) AE 45 - Commodus

Commodus, 177-192 AD. AE45 - Medallion (49.89g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Nike alighting right, presenting wreath to Commodus, in military attire, standing left, holding spear. Good Fine, green patina, roughness. Rare.

See SNG France 2237 and SNG Levante 1588 for similar medallions with Tyche presenting the wreath to Commodus, and also SNG France 2238 for a similar medallion of Septimius Severus with Nike presenting a wreath to the emperor.

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Filename:	3010175.jpg
City/Mint name:	Hieropolis-Kastabala
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	??? SNG France -; SNG Levante -; SNG PfÃ¤lzer -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC -; RPC Online -
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 301 (4/2013), lot 175 ($1500 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	177 KiB
Date added:	Jul 01, 2013
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