Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 5  –  23 September 2018

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 5

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern coins featuring the G.G....

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★ A splendid as of Caracalla ★

Caracalla, 198-217. As (Copper, 25 mm, 10.76 g, 6 h), Rome, 215. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Radiate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P / S - C Aesculapius standing front, head to left, leaning right on serpent-entwined staff; at his feet, globe. BMC 293 note. Cohen 304 var. (not cuirassed). RIC 553c. A beautifully struck piece with an attractive green patina and a splendid portrait. Very light roughness , otherwise, good very fine.

From the G.G. Collection of Roman Imperial third century middle bronzes and from the R.O. Ebert Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 298, 13 March 2013, 296 and Glendining & Co., 11 May 1983, 362

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Starting price 150 CHF
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