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Offline ecoli

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Caracalla Sestertius
« on: January 29, 2020, 05:25:09 pm »
I can't pass up a decent middle imperial bronze...

Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 21.46 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 214. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Mars standing left, holding Victory and shield set on ground to right; spear to right; to left, captive seated left. RIC IV 524c; Banti 50. Brown and green surfaces, lightly smoothed, flan crack. VF. Rare.

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Re: Caracalla Sestertius
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2020, 07:54:45 pm »
A rare mule, coming from only one obv. die, that I must admit I overlooked in the sale itself!

Caracalla is still BRIT, so the coin is from an old obv. die; in 214 his correct title was GERM.
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Re: Caracalla Sestertius
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2020, 08:12:01 pm »
I really like the big flan

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Re: Caracalla Sestertius
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2020, 01:12:12 am »
Interesting coin,   +++

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Re: Caracalla Sestertius
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2020, 07:07:48 am »
You have acquired a wonderful coin ecoli. As you say it would have been difficult to pass up. The portrait is strong and expressive and the reverse beautifully designed. A great addition, and the kind of coin that will not only interest the experienced collector as a rare mule, but one that in my experience will also spark an interest in the non collector who can appreciate at as a fine piece of art from the ancient world.

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Re: Caracalla Sestertius
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2020, 09:06:27 pm »
It is a very attractive coin
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