Rare Architectural Type - Best Specimen Known
MYSIA. Cyzicus. Caracalla (198-217). Ae.
Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev: ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΙΑΝΩΝ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ / ΔΙϹ ΝЄΟΚΟΡΩΝ.
On the left, temple with nine columns; on the right, building with closed gate and, on roof, three statues of Demeter carrying torches, between two large torches entwined by serpents.
RPC V.2 online - (unassigned; ID 1078) (3 specimens); SNG BN 782.
Extremely rare
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 18.9 g.
Diameter: 33 mm.
Estimate: 2000,00 €
Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev: ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΙΑΝΩΝ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ / ΔΙϹ ΝЄΟΚΟΡΩΝ.
On the left, temple with nine columns; on the right, building with closed gate and, on roof, three statues of Demeter carrying torches, between two large torches entwined by serpents.
RPC V.2 online - (unassigned; ID 1078) (3 specimens); SNG BN 782.
Extremely rare
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 18.9 g.
Diameter: 33 mm.
Estimate: 2000,00 €
Watch:
Starting price:
€ 1'600
€
B.P.: 18.90%
Closing on: 2026-05-03 16:00:00 Roma time