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Ancients: Pella, Decapolis. Commodus (177 - 192 AD). AE medallion (35mm, 26.14 gm, 10h). ...
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Acropolis of Pella
Pella, Decapolis. Commodus (177 - 192 AD). AE medallion (35mm, 26.14 gm, 10h). Draped and cuirassed bust of Commodus r., laureate; AV K M KOMMO?ΟC ANTWNINOC / Acropolis of Pella with hexastyle temple and figure standing in center. The temple is placed on podium supported by pillars; at the base of mountain, a colonnade with gateways; [ΦΙΛΙΠ Τ Κ ΠEΛΛΑ]ΙWN Π NYΦ Κ CΥ PIEΛ (of the people of Philippopolis which is also Pella at the Nymphaeum in Coele-Syria, free); in exergue, date: ETO ΣMC (year 246 = 183/4 AD). Spijk. 9. Mesh City Coins 250. Ros. 9. Sofaer pl. 154,7. Samuels 216 (this coin). Very Rare. Dark green patina with earthen highlights, lightly smoothed. Good Very Fine/Very Fine.Auction Info
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