EGYPT, Alexandria. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Drachm (35mm, 29.19 g, 1h). Dated RY 21 (AD 212/3).

CNG Feature Auction 120
Lot: 688. Estimated: $ 1 000

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Drachm (35mm, 29.19 g, 1h). Dated RY 21 (AD 212/3). Laureate head right / Five deities reclining on a lectisternium; from right to left: Serapis seated left, holding wreath above Harpocrates seated left before him; before, Isis seated right with headdress, holding scepter and uraeus; behind her, Demeter seated right, wearing kalathos and holding torch; far to left, Hermanubis holding caduceus, seated right; beneath the kline in three niches: on each side, a standing figure with scepter(?), in the middle, Tyche reclines left on lectisternium, holding rudder and propping up head with hand; L KA (date) in exergue. Köln 2294; Dattari (Savio) 9782; K&G –; Emmett –. Rough brown surfaces. VF. Extremely rare, only one in CoinArchives with a different bust and in much lower grade.


The final winners of all CNG 120 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 11-12 May 2022. CNG 120 – Session Two – Greek Coinage (Part 2) through Roman Provincial Coinage will be held Wednesday afternoon, 11 May 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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