Numismatik Naumann

Auction 51  –  5 March 2017

Numismatik Naumann, Auction 51

Ancient and World Coins

Su, 05.03.2017, from 5:00 PM CET
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Description

★ Exceptional Medaillon of Thyatira ★

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.

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Price realized 3'500 EUR 6 bids
Starting price 2'400 EUR
Estimate 3'000 EUR
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