TYPE Greek Imperial, Dionysopolis (Thrace), under Commodus (180-92 AD), bronze AE19
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Laureate head of emperor to r., Greek legend AVT KAI M AVRE KOMODOS
Rev: Herakles standing l., holding club and lionskin, Greek legend DIONYSOPO - LEITO - N
REFERENCE: Mu 88, Mio -, MioSup -, AMNG -, Cop -
GRADING: VF, brown-green patina w/ some encrustation, rare
ORDER INFO: R2311, $65
Rare as unpublished in major references, with the exception of Mushmov. Same dies and close in grade to a specimen sold at CNG electronic auctions in Nov. 2002, for a total of $87 (see online Mushmov catalog at www.wildwinds.com)