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Lot 83: Thrace, Serdica. Caracalla. A.D. 198-217. Æ 29. Fine, green patina. Very rare type. 
AUCTION: ACCG 3rd Annual Benefit Auction (Auction 253)
- Sold Winning Bid: $51
- 5 Bid(s)
Description
Thrace, Serdica. Caracalla. A.D. 198-217. Æ 29 (16.71 g, 12 h). AVT K M AVP CEV ANTΩ[NEINOC], laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right / OVΛΠIAC CEPΔIKHC, city goddess standing left, wearing mural crown, holding patera and scepter. Hristova & Jekov 12.18.45.3 (r8); Ruzicka 289; Varbanov -; Moushmov -. Fine, green patina. Very rare type.
The figure on the reverse is commonly mistaken for Hera since she has similar types. The coins depicting the city goddess with mural crown, however, are very rare.
Donated by: Roman Lode
Lot Details
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 83
- Listing #: 182456
- Closed: Thursday, October 7, 2010 7:44:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $50