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 ID                            Description                            Price
RP2 Lydia, Thyatiera, Commodus, AD 177-192, AE 43 (39.44g). Obv:      $700
    Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Commodus r. Rev: Asklepios
    stg. r. facing Apollo Tyrimnaios stg. l. Unlisted in BMC, Cop,
    Von Aulock. aVF. This massive piece belongs to the second century
    series of medallions commemorating alliances between various
    Greek cities of Asia Minor. Thyatiera’s bond with Pergamon is
    shown here by the inclusion of Asklepios on the reverse. Such
    medallions are very rare, with this one being apparently unlisted
    in the major references. Another example of this type was in the
    famous Mabbott sale of 1968 and, although not as nice as the
    present example, was estimated at $500 (60’s dollars, mind
    you...). Decent near-black surfaces and a stable pit at 7 o’clock
    on the reverse. An attractive, impressive and very rare piece.

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