Pergamon (AD 198-217) AE 44 - Caracalla

Caracalla, 198-217 AD. AE44 - Medallion (50.67g, 6h). Julius Anthimus, strategus. Struck 215-217 AD. Laureate and cuirassed bust right; cuirass decorated with aegis / Caracalla on horseback right, preparing to spear lion below, crouching left. VF, dark green patina, minor smoothing and traces of details enhanced. Very rare.

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Filename:	90000958.jpg
City/Mint name:	Pergamon
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	Von Fritze, Pergamon, p. 74 and pl. VII, 9 (rev. only illustrated; same die); SNG France 2238 (same dies); SNG von Aulock -
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 90 (5/2012), lot 958 ($2200 + comm)
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Date added:	Jun 23, 2012
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