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Coin ID #8603

Cyprus Uncertain (AD 209-211) AE 27 – Caracalla & Geta

Caracalla & Geta. 209-211 AD. AE27 (27mm, 11.35g, 6h). M • ANTΩNЄINO C AVΓOVCTOC, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right / AVTO • KAIC • Π • C-ЄΠTIMIOC ΓЄTAC, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Geta right. Good VF, black patina, minor metal flaw above ear of Caracalla. Rare and quite nice for issue.

The attribution to Cyprus is based on the evidence of provenance. The three examples in the collection of the British Museum were purchased from a dealer who claimed they came from Cyprus. A hoard found on Cyprus (on loan to the British Museum) contained three more examples.

File information
Filename:2710348.jpg
City/Mint name:Cyprus Uncertain
Keywords:roman / bronze
References:Parks issue 28; cf. Hill, “Greek Coins Acquired by the British Museum in 1923,” NC (1924) p. 15
Valuation:CNG Elec. Auc. 271 (1/2012), lot 348 ($1,055)
Photo courtesy of:Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:175 KiB
Date added:Feb 27, 2012
Dimensions:800 x 375 pixels
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