Caracalla. Denarius
Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
$650.00
Description
Caracalla; 198-217 AD, New-style Eastern Mint, 199 AD, Denarius, 3.02g. Cf. BM-697, pl. 45.5. Obv: IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P II, Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: SPES PV - BLICA on l. and r., Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Ancient Auction House, eBay, 27 May 2006.Not as high relief as earlier issues in this sale, but perfectly centered and beautifully-struck. MS
Provenance: Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Ancient Auction House, eBay, 27 May 2006; Not as high relief as earlier issues in this sale, but perfectly centered and beautifully-struck