Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 1097. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Sestertius (25.67 g, 1h). Rome mint. Struck AD 214. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Mars standing left, holding Victory and shield set on ground, spear leaning against arm; at feet to left, captive seated left. Cf. RIC IV 496/490 (for obv/rev. type); Banti -. VF, green patina, hairline flan crack. Extremely rare.