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Medallion - Commodus Emperor slaying lion
| Location | Amasea (Cappadocia) |
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| Year | 185-186 |
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| Reference(s) | RPC Online IV.1#5447 |
| Obverse description | Laureate and cuirassed bust of Emperor Commodus facing right, with paludamentum visible at the shoulder. A Greek legend runs around the periphery of the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | Μ ΑΥΡ ΚOΜOΔO ΑΝΤΩΝΙ СΕΒ |
| Reverse description | Emperor Commodus on horseback galloping right, raising his arm to hurl a spear at a lion running right beneath the horse, the lion already wounded by a spear in its neck. A Greek legend runs around the periphery, with additional inscription in the lower field and exergue. |
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