RPC IV.2, 1293 (temporary)

Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Smyrna
City Hyrcanis 
Region Lydia
Reign Commodus
Obverse inscription ΑΥΤο ΚΑΙ Μ ΑΥΡΗ ΚΟΜΟΔΟϹ
Obverse design laureate-headed bust of Commodus (short beard) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, seen from front
Reverse inscription ϹΤΡΑ Λ ΟΥΕΤ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟΥ ΥΡΚΑΝΩΝ ΜΑΚΕΔ(Ν(sic))
Reverse design in centre, Hades standing in galloping quadriga, right, struggling with Persephone; to right, Athena standing, left, holding spear downwards; to right, Eros flying, right, holding torch; below horses, serpent and overturned flower-basket

Coin no. 2 of RPC IV.2, 1293 (temporary)

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. BMC 18
Reference
Diameter 37
Weight 21.95
Axis 6
Note
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