eBay: Caracalla AE19 of Thracian Chersonese, Coela * GALLEY * (item 8372444463 end time Mar-11-06 22:07:20 PST)home | pay | register | sign out | site map Advanced Search Back to list of itemsListed in category:Coins > Coins: Ancient > Roman: Imperial Caracalla AE19 of Thracian Chersonese, Coela * GALLEY *Item number: 8372444463 You are signed in Watch this item in My eBay | Email to a friend price: US $30.00 Item location: Rego Park, NY United States Ships to: Worldwide Shipping costs: US $3.00 -- Standard Flat Rate Shipping Service Other shipping services available Shipping, payment details and return policy Seller information highrating_lowprice ( 1427) Feedback Score: 1427 Positive Feedback: 97.5% 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 Shop without sharing your financial details Learn more Description 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) AE 19mm of Thracian Chersonese, Coela Obverse: ANTONINVS PI AV. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right Reverse: AELMIVN (sic!) CIP, COEL beneath. Prow of galley right, above which cornucopia Stunning details. Extra RARE VF Reference: BMC -; Moushmov 5572. (UNLISTED IN THE B.M.C.) 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 We are dedicated to providing our customers with great coins at great prices. All our coins are guaranteed authentic. We appreciate all antique coins for their ancient art and history, just like you do. We provide accurate descriptions, grades, historical facts, and high quality pictures of all our coins; so you always know what you're getting, whether you're a beginner or an expert. We are happy to answer all your questions, email us at highrating_lowprice@artglance.com Click here to add our store to your favorite seller list Payment & Shipping I accept money orders and PayPal. Shipping is $3 for the continental United States, $5 worldwide, insurance $1 extra. 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