A beautiful aureus of Caracalla
Lot 324
Caracalla, 198-217. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 7.11 g, 12 h), Rome, 212-213. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT Laureate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM Providentia standing front, head to left, holding wand over globe in her right hand and long scepter in her left. Antike Kunst (1967), pl. 52, 507 (this coin). BMC 100 note. Calicó 2801. Cohen 528. RIC 227. A lovely example with a beautiful portrait struck on a broad flan. Minor bump on the edge, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Bank Leu on 22 December 1966 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).
Estimate:
7500 CHF
Starting price:
6000 CHF
Hammer price:
15000 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
2 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 23-Oct-21, 06:00:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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