Nomos AG
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Caracalla, 198-217. Denarius (Silver, 18mm, 3.53 g 1), Rome, 206. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. LAETITIA TEMPORVM Circus scene: in the middle, a galley under sail to left; below, wild animals (including a stork, lions, bulls and a bear); above, four racing quadrigas. BMC 508. Cohen 118. Hill 793. RIC 157. Rare. Lightly toned. Minor metal flaw on reverse,otherwise, about extremely fine.
Ex UBS Auction 82, 20 May 2009, 316.
This coin commemorates the seven days of spectacles held in the Circus Maximus in Rome to celebrate the victory over the Parthians. A ship was built in the arena and from it each day hundreds of animals would be released as part of the show.
Ex UBS Auction 82, 20 May 2009, 316.
This coin commemorates the seven days of spectacles held in the Circus Maximus in Rome to celebrate the victory over the Parthians. A ship was built in the arena and from it each day hundreds of animals would be released as part of the show.