HistoricalCoins

Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1227. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. SYRIA, Decapolis. Gadara. Caracalla, with 
Geta. 198-211 AD. Æ 30mm (17.24 gm, 12h). Dated 
CY 262 (198/9 AD). Bidding Closed Estimate $500 

SYRIA, Decapolis. Gadara. Caracalla, with Geta. 
198-211 AD. Æ 30mm (17.24 gm, 12h). Dated CY 262 
(198/9 AD). Caracalla and Geta, standing facing 
each other, clasping hands / Tetrastyle temple; 
statue of Zeus seated facing within, holding 
sceptre and uncertain object; date in pediment. 
Spijkerman 72; SNG ANS 1321. VF for type, brown 
and green patina. ($500)

The object held by Zeus is variously described as 
a thunderbolt, eagle, or Nike. On this coin it 
looks like a small bust of an emperor.
High bid of $900, $1035 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €729, £495, C$1125, A$1170, on June 8, 2005.

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