Gemini III, January 9th, 2007



                  Lot # 423 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$12500 / Price 
                  Realized: US$16000 
                  Caracalla. Gold aureus 



             



            Caracalla. (198-217 AD). Gold aureus (7.28 gm). Rome, 200 AD. 
            ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen 
            from front / RECTOR ORBIS, Caracalla, laureate, heroically nude 
            apart from cloak hanging from left shoulder, standing right, head 
            left, holding globe and spear with point downwards, a sword by his 
            left hip hanging from a belt over his right shoulder. BMCRE 163. 
            Cohen 541 (150 Fr.). RIC 39a. Calico 2804. Absolutely beautiful 
            high-relief portrait of the youthful emperor. Fleur de coin. 

            Ex Hess-Leu, 7 April 1960, lot 363. 




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  ... Lot 423 sold for high bid of $16000 [ $18400, or approx 14223.2 EUR, 9384 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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