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Ancients Auction 13  –  19 September 2024

The Coin Cabinet, Ancients Auction 13

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Coins - 20% BP

Th, 19.09.2024, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

ROMAN EMPIRE. Geta.
Bronze Sestertius, AD 210. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAES P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG, laureate head right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev: PONTIF TR P II COS II, Geta and Caracalla standing facing each other, each holding a patera in right hand over a lighted tripod while Caracalla holds a baton in his left hand, tibicina standing facing between, playing tibiae; SC in exergue.

About Very Fine; attractive dark brown patina.

From the Ion Collection; acquired from Malcolm Hay.

Reference: RIC IV-156a; BMCRE-214.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 33 mm.
Weight: 25.96 g.

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Price realized 300 GBP
Starting price 150 GBP
Estimate 300 GBP
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