RPC IV.2, 11283 (temporary)

Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Cyzicus
City Ilium 
Region Troas
Reign Commodus
Obverse inscription ΑV ΚΑΙ Μ ΑVΡΗ ΚΟΜΜΟΔΟϹ
Obverse design laureate-headed bust of Commodus (short beard) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, r., seen from rear
Reverse inscription ΙΛΙƐΩΝ
Reverse design in centre, nude Ganymede seated on rock, r., wearing Phrygian cap, holding cup; to r., Zeus in the form of an eagle standing, l., spreading wings, holding cup with claw, drinking; behind eagle, tree; to l., dog and pedum

Coin no. 5 of RPC IV.2, 11283 (temporary)

 

Reference Freeman & Sear Fixed Price List 7 (spring 2003), 248 = Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 10 (11/02/2004), 289 = V. Penna, Chalkous, For Everyday Dealings. The Unknown World of Bronze Coinage (2006), p. 121 (top)
Diameter 35
Weight 21.67
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