Sale: Triton VI, Lot: 989. Closing Date: Monday, 13 January 2003. 

CARACALLA, as Caesar. 196-198 AD. AV Aureus (7.35 gm). Struck 196 AD.   
Estimate $10000 Sold For $15000

CARACALLA, as Caesar. 196-198 AD. AV Aureus (7.35 gm). Struck 196 AD. 

Obv: M AVR ANTO-NINVS CAES, draped bust right 
Rev: SEVERI AVG PII FIL, lituus, axe, patera, jug, simpulum, and sprinkler. 

RIC IV 3; BMCRE 183; Cohen 582. 
Choice EF, wonderful flan and centering. Very rare. (See color enlargement on plate 15.) ($10000)

From the Marc Melcher Collection.

From the Triton VI Sale, by permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.