Lot 309: Caracalla, with Geta, as Caesar. A.D. 198-209. Æ denarius. Contemporary imitation. Copying Rome mint, ca. A.D. 199/200. An Imitative Dynastic Denarius.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 15 (Auction 318)

Description

Caracalla, with Geta, as Caesar. A.D. 198-209. Æ denarius (20 mm, 2.45 g, 6 h). Contemporary imitation. Copying Rome mint, ca. A.D. 199/200. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate head of Caracalla right / P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, bare-headed and draped bust of Geta right. RIC -; BMC -; RSC -. Unusual and rare. Some silvering intact. Nearly very fine.

As this coin does not copy any official Imperial issue, it is perhaps best considered a local imitation hybridizing two official issues rather than a ''limes'' issue.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 309
Listing #: 228315
Closed: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 5:42:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $120
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Description

As this coin does not copy any official Imperial issue, it is perhaps best considered a local imitation hybridizing two official issues rather than a ''limes'' issue.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 309
Listing #: 228315
Closed: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 5:42:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200