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                 Roman Games Type CARACALLA Anchialus AE 27
                              Item #138014058
               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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                                Description

     Coin was minted for Roman Thrace, Anchiualus during the reign of
     Caracalla, who ruled from 198-217 AD. Caracalla was the son of
     Septimius Severus and brother of Geta, and his reign was noted
     for its extravagance and cruelty. Caracalla even went so far as
     to arrange the execution of Geta, who reigned jointly with
     Caracalla, in the presence of their mother, Julia Domna. The one
     notable acheievment of this reign was the granting of the name
     and privileges of Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of
     the empire. Caracalla was assassinated between Emesa and Carrhae
     by Macrinus, who briefly succeeded him as emperor. The obverse of
     this piece depicts the laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of
     Caracalla facing right, with Greek legends for
     AV.K.M.AV.ANTONINOC. The reverse features a prize urn containing
     a palm on a table, with Greek legends denoting the city name
     around and in the exergue. This type was issued to commemorate a
     local athletic games, and the Greek inscriptions on the table
     (SEVERI.NYMPHIA) indicate that the games commemorated by this
     piece were in honor of Septimius Severus and of local nymphs.
     Coin grades a nice VF, with clear to bold devices and legends all
     around, and nice smooth green patina. A choice example of this
     scarce and interesting provincial type! All coins guaranteed
     genuine without limitations. Buyer pays postage/insurance, coin
     shipped on clearance of funds. PA residents please add
     appropriate sales tax. MC/Visa accepted for orders of $20 or
     more. Member ANA, PAN. For more ancients, please visit our WWW
     site at http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/ . Thanks!

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