
Caracalla. AE 29
Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
Description
Caracalla; 198-217 AD, Pautalia, Thrace, AE 29, 19.29g. Moushmov-4291A, M. Staal (2004) back cover (this coin illustrated), cf. Varb-5175 (bust var). Obv: [AV K M] AV CEV-ANTΩNEINOC, Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: OVΛΠIAC ΠAVTAΛI-AC, The Three Graces, arm in arm: the first with head r., holding amphora from which liquid flows, the second with head r., and the third with head l., holding amphora from which liquid flows; garland above. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex CNG E225, Jan. 2010, lot 250; From the Mark Staal Collection of the Three Graces.While the obverse of this coin somewhat corroded, the Three Graces are in far better condition. F / VF
Provenance: Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex CNG E225, Jan. 2010, lot 250; From the Mark Staal Collection of the Three Graces