Naville Numismatics Ltd.
Auction 38 11 Mar 2018
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Thrace, Philippopolis Caracalla, 198-217 Medallion circa 214, Æ 40.5mm., 40.36g. AVT K M AVP CEVH ANTΩNEINOC Llaureate heroic-style bust l., seen from behind, wearing aegis. Rev. KOINON ΘPAKΩN AΛE-ZANΔΡIA EN ΦIΛI/ΠΠOΠO Discobolus standing l., holding three balls and disc; in field, ΠV-ΘIA. Varbanov 1433 (R8 – same dies). SNG Copenhage
Very rare and interesting athletic type. Attractive brown tone, Very Fine.
From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection.
The interesting series of medallions celebrating the Pythian Games in Philippopolis inform us that the commune of Thracians had organized the games in honor of the emperor, no doubt in AD 214 during his journey through Thrace on his way to campaign again
Very rare and interesting athletic type. Attractive brown tone, Very Fine.
From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection.
The interesting series of medallions celebrating the Pythian Games in Philippopolis inform us that the commune of Thracians had organized the games in honor of the emperor, no doubt in AD 214 during his journey through Thrace on his way to campaign again