Lot 4750

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), AE sestertius, issued 210-213, Rome mint, (24.90 g), obv. laureate bust draped and cuirassed to right of Caracalla, around M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Aesculapius standing facing head to left, holding snake-entwined staff, Telesphorus at his feet to left, globe to right, around P M TR P XVIII IMP III, COS IIII P P, S C across field, (S.6933, RIC 538a, C.329). Attractive deep brown patina, very fine and very scarce.

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously Status International Sale 301 (lot 8358).

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$550

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