Lot 4327

Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes

Description

Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 215, (11.11 grams), obv. laureate head to right, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Aesculapius standing to front head to left, holding serpent-wreathed wand, to right a globe, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P S C around, S C in fields, (S.6996, RIC 553a, BMC 489, C.304). Short on flan on obverse, otherwise good very fine with attractive dark patina.

Ex Numismatic Ars Classica, Zurich, Auction Sale L May 18, 2001 (lot 1991).

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$950

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