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CICF Signature Sale 3032 10-12 April 2014
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THRACE. Philippopolis. Caracalla (AD 198-217). Æ 35mm medallion (22.29 gm, 1h). Pythian Games issue, AD 214-215. AVT K M AVP CEVH ANTΩNEINOC, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right / KOINON ΘPAKΩN AΛEZAN, prize crown inscribed Π[VΘ]IA and containing two palm fronds, set on table seen in perspective; below, urn and six ballot balls, in exergue, ΔPIAEN Φ-IΛIΠΠOΠ-OΛI. Varbanov 1485-88 variant (different placement of prize urn, table). Klose & Stumpf 195 variant (same). Mouchmov, Philippopolis 373-81 variant (same). Rare and exceptional! Bright green patina with light earth in deep recesses. Choice Nearly Extremely Fine.From The Dr. Patrick Tan Collection
Estimate: 1500-2200 USD
THRACE. Philippopolis. Caracalla (AD 198-217). Æ 35mm medallion (22.29 gm, 1h). Pythian Games issue, AD 214-215. AVT K M AVP CEVH ANTΩNEINOC, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right / KOINON ΘPAKΩN AΛEZAN, prize crown inscribed Π[VΘ]IA and containing two palm fronds, set on table seen in perspective; below, urn and six ballot balls, in exergue, ΔPIAEN Φ-IΛIΠΠOΠ-OΛI. Varbanov 1485-88 variant (different placement of prize urn, table). Klose & Stumpf 195 variant (same). Mouchmov, Philippopolis 373-81 variant (same). Rare and exceptional! Bright green patina with light earth in deep recesses. Choice Nearly Extremely Fine.From The Dr. Patrick Tan Collection
Estimate: 1500-2200 USD