eBay item 8312990711 (Ends Jun-28-05 16:11:35 PDT) - Caracalla Æ25 of ANCHIALUS, Thrace >Serapis & Cerberushome | pay | register | sign out | services | site map Advanced Search Back to My eBayListed in category: Coins > Coins: Ancient > Roman: Provincial Caracalla Æ25 of ANCHIALUS, Thrace >Serapis & CerberusItem number: 8312990711 Bidder or seller of this item? Sign in for your status Email to a friend Bidding has ended for this item If you are a winner, Sign In for your status. List an item like this or buy a similar item below. Winning bid: US $40.00 Ended: Jun-28-05 16:11:35 PDT Start time: Jun-18-05 16:11:35 PDT History:1 bid (US $40.00 starting bid) Winning bidder: hourmo ( 307) Item location: Rego Park, New York United States Ships to: Worldwide Shipping costs: US $3.00 - Standard Flat Rate Shipping Service (within United States) Other shipping services available Shipping, payment details and return policy Seller information highrating_lowprice ( 1091) Feedback Score: 1091 Positive Feedback: 98.1% Member since Apr-04-02 in United States Read feedback comments Add to Favorite Sellers Ask seller a question View seller's other items Store view | List view Visit this seller's eBay Store! HighRating_Lowprice Store PayPal Buyer Protection Free Coverage now up to $1,000. See eligibility. Description (revised) HighRating_Lowprice Store Visit my eBay Store: HighRating_Lowprice Store Greek Coins | Roman Republican Coins | Roman Imperial Coins | Roman Provincial Coins | Byzantine Coins Search my eBay Store: SquareTrade © AP6.0 Caracalla 198 - 217 A.D. (click on image to enlarge) Æ 25mm of Anchialus, Thrace Obverse: AV K M AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate bust right. Reverse: OVLPIANWN AGCIALE-WN, Serapis seated left holding a patera, and pet Cerberus on rigt. Rare and intriguing representation of Serapis. Sharp, high-relief, well-centered, artistic strike. Rare in this condition. VF+ Caracalla History Caracalla's real name was Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. He got the nickname from his habit of wearing a cloak by the same name. Caracalla was the elder son of Septimius Severus and brother of Geta whom he positively hated. Hated so much, in fact, that he had him murdered a few years later. In the mayhem that follwed, Caracalla's men went on a killing spree of anyone suspected of being a Geta sympathizer. In the massacre, it's estimated up to 20,000 people lost their lives. Caracalla would go on to rule for another five years but his bad karma caught up with him and he was assassinated in a plot perpetrated by Macrinus. As an emperor Caracalla possessed few redeeming qualities and among the worst of them would be his ruinous drain on the treasury. Because he knew everyone hated him he sought the protection of the army. And the surest way of getting this protection was to buy it outright. He raised the pay of the solider to about four denarii per day, nearly quadrupling the salary of just a few years prior. And on top of their regular salary he heaped endless bonuses and other concessions meant to endear them. This money could only have come by the oppressive taxation of ordinary citizens as well as the seizures of property of the wealthy under trumped-up charges. This not only intensified the hatred against him but also had the effect of corrupting the military who had become accustomed to this life of luxury and throwing the economy into lasting disarray. Mission Statement Our goal is to provide our customers with quality ancient coins at the best possible prices. We have been accomplishing this goal for over 3 years now, earning a positive reputation on the eBay marketplace. Our team is a group of coin enthusiasts and we appreciate antique coins and antiquities for their art and history, just like you. We provide accurate descriptions, high-quality pictures, and historical information for all our coins. All of our coins and antiquities come with a LIFETIME GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY Ways to buy There are several ways you can find what you’re looking for. All of these are accessible through my eBay store. You can type in an emperor, mint or any other term of your interest in the search box. 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