Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 138  –  18 - 19 May 2023

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 138

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Th, 18.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 19.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

Caracalla augustus, 198 – 217.
Aureus 209, AV 7.15 g. ANTONINVS – PIVS AVG Laureate bust r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. PONTIF – TR P XII – COS III Mars striding l., holding branch and trophy. C –. BMC p. 358 note*. RIC 109b. Biaggi 1209 (this coin). Calicó 2787 (this coin).
Rare. An elegant portrait of superb style struck on a very large flan and
an interesting reverse composition. Good extremely fine

Ex Hirsch VIII, 1903, 2559; Hess-Leu 41, 1969, 329; NAC 23, 2002, 1609; NAC 41, 2007, 120 and NAC 100, 2017, 552 sales. This coin is illustrated in The Roman Aurei by X. E. Calicó.

Graded AU Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5, NCG certification number 6556713-035

Question about this lot?

Bidding

Price realized 20'000 CHF
Starting price 16'000 CHF
Estimate 20'000 CHF
The auction is closed.
Feedback / Support