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Nomos 23

30 November 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Second and finest known!

Estimate: 3000 CHF
Hammer Price:  4200 CHF
Lot 227

LYDIA. Thyateira. Commodus, 177-192. Medallion of 8-12 Assaria (Bronze, 45 mm, 46.11 g, 6 h), struck under Marcus Aurelius, by the strategos L. Aurelius Demostratos, circa 178-179. ΑVΤΟ ΚΑΙ Λ ΑVΡΗ ΚΟΜΟΔΟC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Commodus to right. Rev. ΕΠΙ CΤΡΑ Λ ΑYΡΗ ΔΗΜΟ-CΤΡΑΤΟY / ΘYΑΤΕΙΡΗ/ΝΩΝ Marcus Aurelius on horseback to right; to left, Nike advancing right to crown the emperor; to right, trophy with bound captive at its feet. GRPC - Lydia -. RPC IV Online, 11379 = SNG Paris 2167 (but misattributed to Pergamum). With a refined portrait of Commodus, the work of a very skillful engraver who, at that time, was active in the area - he almost certainly also worked at Pergamon, among other places. Some uncleaned deposits as found, otherwise, good very fine.

Online bidding closes: 30 Nov 2021, 08:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 24 Apr 2024, 09:28:10 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:4200 CHF

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