286, Lot: 254. Estimate $150. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla, with Plautilla. AD 198-217. Æ (32mm, 22.82 g, 1h). Struck AD 202-205. Conjoined, draped busts of Caracalla (radiate) and Plautilla (set on crescent) as Helios and Selene; c/m's: COL and CAG / Eagle standing left, head right, in domed distyle temple. Meyer 99 (this coin cited and illustrated); BMC 95; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG München -; for c/m: Howgego 586 and 581. Fine, dark brown patina, choice surfaces.
From the R. D. Frederick Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 112, lot 161.