Sale: CNG 64, Lot: 694. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2003.  Sold For $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CILICIA, Tarsus. Commodus. 180-192 AD. Æ 28mm (17.29 gm). Draped bust right, wearing demiourgos crown / Prize crown with KOMODE. SNG Levante 1019 (this coin). Near VF, dark green patina. ($150)

This coin celebrates the Commodeian games, held at Hadrianas Commodianas Tarsos. A modest fellow, was Commodus.