Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 11.94 g, 5h). Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) mint. Struck circa AD 215-217.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 803. Estimated: $ 2 000

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 6 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 11.94 g, 5h). Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) mint. Struck circa AD 215-217. AVT KAI AN TωNЄINOC C, laureate bust right, slight drapery / ΔHMAPX Є Ξ VΠATOCTΔ, laureate head right of Caracalla above eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings spread; to right, filleted thyrsus. Meshorer, Aelia 87a corr. (bust with slight drapery) = Bellinger 345 corr. (same); Prieur 1613 corr. (same); Sofaer –. Lightly toned, minor metal flaws. Good VF. Extremely rare, two known to Bellinger and Prieur and none in CoinArchives. Possibly the third known example.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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