Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 1079. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $345. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Antoninianus (5.04 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 215-217. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Venus standing left, holding Victory and spear, leaning against shield set on helmet. RIC IV 310a; RSC 604a. Superb EF, traces of deposits on edge.