Ancient Roman Coins from Various Properties
A Superb British Victory Type
Caracalla (198-217), Sestertius, 211, laureate head right, trace of drapery on far shoulder, m avrel antoninvs pivs avg around, rev. Victory standing right, reaching up to crown trophy of arms, captive Britain seated left below, to far right draped and veiled female figure, holding hands on hips, vict brit tr p xiiii cos iii around, 24.90g/12h (RIC 483d var. [reverse legend]; BMCRE 266). Some light smoothing, otherwise almost extremely fine, dark brown patina, very rare £2,000-£2,600
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Provenance: W. Scheible Collection [bt H.J. Berk] CNG Triton XXVII, 9-10 January 2024, lot 820