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Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1661. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. CARACALLA. 198-217 AD. Æ Sestertius (28.89 
gm, 1h). Struck 214 AD. Bidding Closed Estimate 
$5000 

CARACALLA. 198-217 AD. Æ Sestertius (28.89 gm, 
1h). Struck 214 AD. Laureate, draped, and 
cuirassed bust right / Mars standing left, holding 
Victory and shield, spear leaning against left 
arm; captive at foot to left. RIC IV 524a; BMCRE 
261; Cohen 257. Good VF, brown patina with 
orichalcum highlights, hairline flan crack. Bold 
mature portrait of Caracalla. ($5000)


High bid of $5000, $5750 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €4050, £2750, C$6250, A$6500, on June 8, 2005.

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