Mysia. Pergamon. Commodus circa AD 177-192. Medallion Æ

41 mm, 37,83 g

ΑVΤΟ ΚΑΙ Μ ΑVΡΗ ΚΟΜΟΔΟϹ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / ΕΠΙ CΤΡ Μ ΑΙ ΓΛVΚΩΝΙΑΝOV ΠΕΡΓΑΜΗΝΩΝ ΝΕOΚOΡΩΝ Β, nude Zeus standing, l., holding thunderbolt and sceptre; before, Thalassa (on l. with rudder) and Gaia (on r. with cornucopia) reclining; between them, eagle standing; in l. and r. fields, draped busts of Selene-Hecate and Helios, facing each other

Very Fine

BMC 307; RPC IV.2, 3112 (temporary).

Medallions struck at Pergamon, an ancient city in Asia Minor, are remarkable coins that hold historical and artistic significance. These large, commemorative coins featured intricate designs and depicted important events, emperors, and local symbols. They served as propaganda tools, celebrated imperial achievements, boosted the city's economy, and fostered a sense of local pride. These medallions provide valuable insights into the artistic and cultural heritage of Pergamon and the Roman Empire.