437, Lot: 252. Estimate $200. Sold for $525. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CARIA, Stratonicaea. Æ (35mm, 24.66 g, 12h). Countermark applied during the reign of Septimius Severus, circa AD 211/2. Helmeted head of Athena right within circular countermark and ΘЄOV within rectangular countermark on a bronze of Caracalla & Plautilla from Stratonicaea. Howgego 188 and 536. Host Fine, c/m’s Good VF, brown patina.

From the Richard Baker Collection.