Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Auction 98 6-7 Jun 2017
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Abilia (Abel). Caracalla. Æ 32. Medallion (19.82 g), AD 198-217. CY 270 and Year 4 (AD 206/7). AVTO KAI ANTWNINOC, laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right. Reverse: ABIΛHNω in exergue, flaming altar beneath central arch within hexastyle temple, Nike standing facing on pediment; flanking the temple, two towers, each with arched doors and windows; above and to right, dates (TO Δ and E KOC). Spijkerman 18; Sofaer 20; SNG ANS 1127. Meshorer 214. A finer example than the Meshorer plate coin. Dark green patina with earthen highlights. A wonderful and very rare example. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP