Sale: Triton VI, Lot: 989. Estimate $10000.  Closing Date: Monday, 13 January 2003.  Sold For $15000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CARACALLA, as Caesar. 196-198 AD. AV Aureus (7.35 gm). Struck 196 AD. M AVR ANTO-NINVS CAES, draped bust right / SEVERI AVG PII FIL, lituus, axe, patera, jug, simpulum, and sprinkler. RIC IV 3; BMCRE 183; Cohen 582. Choice EF, wonderful flan and centering. Very rare. (See color enlargement on plate 15.) ($10000)

From the Marc Melcher Collection.