Lot 2733

Description

Arabia, Bostra, Commodus, as Caesar, (AD 166-177), AE 17mm, (2.47 g), obv. bare-headed and cuirassed bust of Commodus right, rev. turreted and draped bust of Tyche right,(Spijkerman 25 = Kindler, Bostra 15 var. [denomination, apparently a new denomination for this type for Commodus, as Caesar]); Dium, Geta, as Caesar, (AD 198-209), AE 24mm, (10.37 g), dated CY 268 (AD 205/6), obv. bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind, rev. Hadad standing facing, holding eagle-tipped scepter and Victory; recumbent bull to left and right; (date) to right, (Hendin 848, Spijkerman 6; Rosenberger 6 var., Sofaer 4-5); Decapolis, Petra, Commodus, (AD 177-192), AE 17mm (4.17 g), obv. laureate head right, rev. legend in three lines within laurel wreath, (Spijkerman 26) (illustrated). Generally fine, first and third coins with earthen patination. (3)

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, first coin from CNG eSale 243 (lot 285), Oct. 27, 2010; second coin from M.R. Roberts, April 2006; third Coin from CNG eSale 163, (lot 206), April 27, 2007.