CNG 87, Lot: 833. Estimate $2000. Sold for $4000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MYSIA, Cyzicus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Medallion (43mm, 43.31 g, 12h). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, holding spear over left shoulder; aegis on breastplate / Caracalla, bareheaded and in military attire, standing left, holding phiale over lighted altar and spear; vexillum to either side. SNG France 776-7 (same obv. die); SNG von Aulock 1277 (same obv. die). VF, green patina, areas of roughness, hairline flan crack, minor doubling on reverse. Very rare.