Harlan J. Berk

231st Buy or Bid Sale  –  29 April 2025

Harlan J. Berk, 231st Buy or Bid Sale

Ancient and World Coins

Tu, 29.04.2025, from 11:00 PM CEST
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Description

Caracalla. Denarius; Caracalla; 198-217 AD, New-style Eastern Mint, c. 200 AD, Denarius, 3.17g. Obv: ANTONINVS - AVGVSTVS, Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: RECTOR - ORBIS on l. and r., Laureate Caracalla, heroically nude, stands r., head l., holding globe and reversed spear. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from Ancient Imports, Dec. 2017. This denarius is very common in Rome-mint style, but ours may be the first specimen recorded from the new-style eastern mint, many of whose types were copied from Rome.. Toned MS

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Starting price 585 USD
Estimate 900 USD
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