Lot 623
Caracalla (AD 198-217), Gold Aureus, 7.20g, 12h. Caracalla (AD 198-217), Gold Aureus, 7.20g, 12h. Mint of Rome, struck AD 199. ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, bust facing right, laureate, draped and cuirassed. Rev. SEVERI PII AVG FIL, Caracalla, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory in his right hand and a downward-pointing spear in his left; at his feet on left, a bound captive seated left (RIC 45; Calicó 2818; cf Leu 83, 6 May 2002, lot 791 (these dies); cf BMC 172 (denarius); C. 589; Hill 416). An exceptional example, well-struck in high relief and of delicate style, with an excellent portrait, attractive red toning, good extremely fine, a superb coin. Very rare.
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
|
| |
| Realized $52,650 |
