Kyzikos (AD 198-217) AE 43 - Caracalla

Caracalla, 198-217 AD. AE43 / Medallion (43.31g, 12h). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, holding spear over left shoulder; aegis on breastplate / Caracalla, bareheaded and in military attire, standing left, holding phiale over lighted altar and spear; vexillum to either side. VF, green patina, areas of roughness, hairline flan crack, minor doubling on reverse. Very rare.

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Filename:	87000833.jpg
City/Mint name:	Kyzikos
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	SNG France 776-7 (same obv. die); SNG von Aulock 1277 (same obv. die)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 87 (5/2011), lot 833 ($4000 + comm)
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Filesize:	106 KiB
Date added:	Jun 11, 2011
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