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