★ Homer, the first and greatest poet of the classical world ★

AEOLIS. Cyme. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Assarion (Bronze, 20 mm, 5.00 g, 12 h), time of Commodus, circa 184-190. OMHPOC Homer seated to right, holding scroll in his left hand and resting his right on seat. Rev. KYM/A/IΩN within oak wreath. BMC 109-110. RPC IV.2 online 2469. Extremely rare, apparently the fourth known example. Patina stripped, otherwise, very fine.