Sale: CNG 70, Lot: 805. Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 September 2005. 

CARACALLA. As Caesar, 196-198 AD. Æ Sestertius (18.05 g, 6h). Struck 196-197 AD. 
Estimate $300 Sold For $400  
 
CARACALLA. As Caesar, 196-198 AD. Æ Sestertius (18.05 g, 6h). Struck 196-197 AD. 
Obv: Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right 
Rev: Spes advancing left, holding flower and hem of skirt. 

RIC IV 401; BMCRE 613; Cohen 595. VF, dark green-brown patina. 

Attractive first portrait of this future emperor. Very rare. ($300)


From the CNG Mail Bid Sale 70. By permission of CNG.