THRACE, Serdica. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. � 29mm (15.49 gm). AVT K M AVP 
 CEVH ANT�NEIN-OC CEB, laureate head right / Herakles and the Lernaean 
 hydra: OVLPIA CEP�IKHC, Herakles standing right, nude, holding club with 
 his right hand over his shoulder and preparing to strike Hydra. 

Ref added later: Varbanov Eng. 2342 (this coin)

Extremely rare. 
 ($600) From the David Simpson Collection. Ex Numismatik Lanz Auktion 86 
 (18 May 1998), lot 57.
Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1704.
 
 Lot sold for $725, plus buyers fees.

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