Lot 243: CARIA. Stratonicaea. Caracalla & Plautilla. Æ Hexassarion 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 353)
- Sold Winning Bid: $1,610
- 9 Bid(s)
CARIA. Stratonicaea. Caracalla, with Plautilla, AD. 198-217. Æ Hexassarion (25.58 gm; 35 mm), Kl. Nikephoros Dionysios, prytanis for the second time, circa 202-203. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla, on the left, facing diademed and draped bust of Plautilla, on the right; between, countermark: head of Athena to right wearing crested helmet, within circular incuse; below, countermark: T??? within rectangular incuse / Zeus Panamaros on horseback to right, holding spear in his left hand; to right, lit altar. SNG Copenhagen 509; SNG von Aulock 2695. For countermarks, Howgego 188 and 536. 4:25 PM 9/14/2020. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Slightly double struck on reverse. Choice Good VF. Nice original dark green and earthen patina.
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 243
- Listing #: 224635
- Closed: Monday, October 5, 2020 5:20:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $500