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Numismatic Auction 101 20 Jul 2021
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Caracalla. A.D. 198-217. AR denarius (19.0 mm, 3.05 g, 11 h). Rome mint, struck A.D. 203. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust of Caracalla right / INDVLGENTIA AVGG, IN CARTH, the Dea Caelestis seated facing on lion galloping right over rushing waters, holding thunderbolt and scepter. RIC 130; BMCRE 280; RSC 97. VF, lightly toned, youthful portrait.
Ex Agora Auctions, Ex Dave Surber collection.
This coin type was issued to commemorate numerous renovations and additions to the city of Carthage, most importantly, a new aqueduct. Dea Caelestis was the patron goddess of Carthage.Attractive, youthful portrait. This reverse type is far more common for his father than for Caracalla.
Ex Agora Auctions, Ex Dave Surber collection.
This coin type was issued to commemorate numerous renovations and additions to the city of Carthage, most importantly, a new aqueduct. Dea Caelestis was the patron goddess of Carthage.Attractive, youthful portrait. This reverse type is far more common for his father than for Caracalla.