Lot 4369
Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Syria, Seleucis & Pieria, Antiochia ad Orontem (Antioch), Caracalla (A.D. 198-217), silver tetradrachm, (12.74 g), issued 214-215, obv. laureate head of Caracalla to right, around legend AVT K M A ANT**W*NEINOC CEB, rev. eagle standing facing, head to right, wreath in beak, standing on leg and thigh of animal, around **D*HMAPX E**X UPA TO**D*, (cf.S.2650, McAlee 677, Prieur 217, Bellinger 18). Extremely fine with full mint bloom, rare as such.
Ex Greg Melick SC Collection, previously from Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 96 (lot 5076).
Prieur notes 116 examples extant.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360