122: Rome. Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Gold Aureus (7.12 g) - 

Closed at:US $16,000.00
Auction Date:May-26-08 10:00:00 PDT   


 Rome. Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Gold Aureus (7.12 g), Rome mint, 
 struck c. 210-213 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Securitas 
 enthroned right, resting head on right hand, holding scepter 
 in left; altar at feet; SECVRITATI PERPETVAE. RIC 229a; BMCRE 
 101; Calicó 2813; C. 575. Finely centered on generous flan, 
 the strike just a tiny bit soft at the centers. A splendid 
 mature portrait in the finest style of the period, with 
 wonderful luster. Mint State. Rare. 
 Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. 
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