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Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1662. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. CARACALLA. 198-217 AD. AV Aureus (7.02 gm, 
6h). Struck 215 AD. Bidding Closed Estimate 
$1000 

CARACALLA. 198-217 AD. AV Aureus (7.02 gm, 6h). 
Struck 215 AD. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed 
bust right / Caracalla standing left, sacrificing 
over altar in front of tetrastyle temple; to 
right, togate figure standing left; to left, 
Aesculapius standing right, holding wand, a small 
child stands right behind him, holding wand. RIC 
IV 270a; BMCRE 148; Cohen 317. Fine, ex jewelry, 
two holes, slight wave to flan. Rare. ($1000)

The two holes are a signature characteristic of 
Roman aurei that circulated in India and were 
employed there for decorative purposes.
High bid of $1000, $1150 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €810, £550, C$1250, A$1300, on June 8, 2005.

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