CNG 108, Lot: 441. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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THRACE, Perinthus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Medallion (41mm, 38.55 g, 6h). Struck AD 215-217. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, with aegis over left shoulder and gorgoneion on breastplate, holding spear over shoulder / Tyche standing facing, head left, holding temple in each outstretched hand; at feet to left, lighted altar. Schönert,
Perinthos 596; Varbanov 235. Good VF, attractive light green patina, minor striking weakness at center. Rare.