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Cilicia, Anazarbus, Commodus, SNG Leante Supp. 325
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Commodus AD 177-192
AE 26, 12.84g, 225°
struck (Theta)QP = 199 = AD 181/182
obv. AVTO K LO A - KOMODEW CEB
bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. ANAZARBE - WN ETOVC (Theta)QP
bust of Zeus Olybrius, draped, diademed, wearing necklace, seen from front, head r.
SNG Levante 325 (this ex.); SNG Paris 2041 var. (date, legend)
rare, VF, dark green patina, obv. a bit rough, impressive portrait of Zeus
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This coin is much better in hand, especially the rev. is very beautiful!
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