Commodus Æ17 of Damascus, Syria. 

Obv: L AVPHLIOC KAI KOMMODOC VII AT, bareheaded, draped bust right 
Rev: DAMASKHNWN MHTROP, river-god reclining left, holding sistrum and 
  cornucopiae, XPV COPO in ex.

Lindgren III 1256 (this coin); Mionnet supp VIII 15v.


From the CNG Mail Bid Sale 57, April 4th, 2001.

SYRIA, Coele-Syria. Damascus. Commodus. 180-192 AD. Æ 17mm (6.11 gm). Bareheaded and draped bust right / River-god reclining left, holding sistrum and cornucopiae. Mionnet suppl. VIII 15 var.; Lindgren III 1256 (this coin). 
VF, black patina with sandy highlights. Very Rare. ($200)

Lot 872 sold for $275 plus buyers fees.

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