121: Rome. Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Gold Aureus (7.17 g) - 

Closed at:US $8,000.00

Estimate:US $6,000.00 - US $7,000.00
Auction Date:May-26-08 10:00:00 PDT   

Seller:i-lgoldbergcoinsandcollectibles( 2236) 

 Rome. Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Gold Aureus (7.17 g), Laodicea ad 
 Mare mint, struck 200 AD. Child's laureate, draped, and 
 cuirassed bust right Reverse: Roma seated left upon shield, 
 holding Victory in outstretched hand, and reversed spear in 
 the other; P MAX TR P III. RIC 342b; BMCRE cf. note for 715; 
 Calicó 2702; C. 182. Finely struck, with brilliant fields. 
 Superb Extremely Fine. Rare. 
 Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. 
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