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Nomos 2

18 May 2010
Widder Hotel, Zürich
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Estimate: 2500 CHF
Hammer Price:  2100 CHF
Lot 199

Caracalla. AD 198-217. Denarius (Silver, 3.47 g 6), Rome, 206. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. LAETITIA - TEMPORVM Circus scene: in the middle, a galley under sail to left; below, wild animals (including a stork, lions, bulls and a bear); above, four racing quadrigas. BMC 508. Cohen 118. Hill 793. RIC 157. Very rare, clear and very attractive. Extremely fine.


This coin commemorates the seven days of spectacles held in the Circus Maximus to celebrate the victory over the Parthians. A ship was built in the arena and from it each day hundreds of animals would be released as part of the show.

Online bidding closes: 18 May 2010, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 18 Apr 2024, 21:59:33 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:2100 CHF

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