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Offline maxthrax

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Unpublished Caracalla, Serdika
« on: January 21, 2024, 05:58:56 am »
Hi,

An interesting recent addition here, worth sharing. Unpublished reverse type variety and die combination of this rare coin type of Serdika under Caracalla.

Thrace, Serdika. Caracalla(198-217).AE29, 14,36 gr.
Obv. - AVK M AVPH ANTΩNINOC, laureate head right/Rev. - OVΛΠIAC-CEP∆IKH, retrograde(?) C in ex. Front view of temple
with four columns and raking cornices shown in perspective; acroteria at the corners, coiled serpent in pediment. Statue of Asklepios
leaning on serpent entwined staff with right hand.
Ruzicka 366-367 var. Varbanov bg 413 var. Obv.type as H&J, Serdica 12.18.36.9
 
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Re: Unpublished Caracalla, Serdika
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2024, 04:37:41 pm »
Hi max,

Nice coin! :)

I like the coiled snake in the pediment.

Meepzorp
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Re: Unpublished Caracalla, Serdika
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2024, 05:18:33 pm »
Thank you Meepzorp!  :)
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