DECAPOLIS, Abila. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ (34mm, 18.92 g, 11h). Dually-dated CY 270 and Year 4 of an unknown era (AD 206/7).Electronic Auction 521 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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DECAPOLIS, Abila. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ (34mm, 18.92 g, 11h). Dually-dated CY 270 and Year 4 of an unknown era (AD 206/7). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Hexastyle temple, with central arch, pediment surmounted by figure of Victory, and two flanking towers with arched doors and window; flaming altar within; TO Δ above and [KOC] to right (dates). Spijkerman 18; Rosenberger 17 var. (date); Sofaer 20. Brown patina with red earthen highlights, smoothed. VF. Rare. |