© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Medallion - Commodus Gladiator and bull
| Bronze | 50.85 g | 43 mm |
| Location | Pergamon (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | M. Ai. Glykonianos (strategos) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Years | 180-182 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 50.85 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#372541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor Commodus, standing on base, wearing military attire, looking right, holding spear in right hand and erecting trophy in left hand. Bounded captive seated below, to the right. Gladiator facing right, wielding double-axe below, to the left, about to sacrifice hump-backed bull facing left, standing below the captive.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΠΙ ⳞΤΡ Μ ΑΙ Γ ΛV ΚΩΝΙΑΝΟV
ΠΕΡΓΑΜΗΝΩΝ
Β ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ
