★ Attractive Medallion of Caracalla from Germe ★
MYSIA. Germe. Caracalla (198-217). Ae Medallion. Kapitonos, strategos(?).
Obv: AVT M AVP ANTΩNЄINOC.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ЄΠI C(TP)A KAΠITΩNOC ΠЄPΓA APX [?] / ΓЄPMHNΩN.
The First Labor of Herakles: Herakles right, wrestling Nemean Lion.
SNG von Aulock 7227.
The von Aulock example does not aid in the reading of the reverse legend. Kapitonos is known for other Severan coins from Germe, but additional names and/or titles are not. Extremely rare.
Condition: Near very fine.
Weight: 43.51 g.
Diameter: 44 mm.
Price realized | 2'000 EUR 14 bids |
Starting price | 400 EUR |
Estimate | 500 EUR |