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Coin of Mostene with bust of Commodus, struck under Ny. Maternus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 182–184
Mint: Asia: Lydia, Mostene, Easting: 0.000, Northing: 0.000
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 39.5 mm. Weight: 30.58 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number2000.985
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of Commodus to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Helios, holding torch in right hand, in quadriga to right. In front of quadriga Hermes standing with caduceus in left hand looking back towards Helios.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Helios, holding torch in right hand, in quadriga to right. In front of quadriga Hermes standing with caduceus in left hand looking back towards Helios.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy October 2000: with Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. Münzhandlung, Bornwiesenweg 34, 60322 Frankfurt am Main, Germany (auction 366, October 25, 2000, lot 708); purchased by Classical Numismatic Group, Inc., 1102 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603 on behalf of MFA; purchased by MFA from Classical Numismatic Group Inc., December 13, 2000