Æ21
Features
| Issuer |
Sardes
(Conventus of Sardis)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 198-222 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 372586 |
| References | BMC Greek# 90, 91 British Museum (publisher). A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom (28 volumes). Hermann David Weber, Leonard Forrer. Descriptive catalogue of the collection of Greek coins formed by Sir Hermann Weber M.D. 1823-1918. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom (5 volumes). Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Royal Collection of Greek Coins. Danish National Museum. Copenhagen, Denmark (44 volumes).Gebr. Mann (publisher). Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Sammlung von Aulock. Gebr. Mann, Berlin, Germany (17 volumes). , SNG Munich 23# 503 Wolfgang Leschhorn; 1997. Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Staatliche Münzsammlung München / Heft 23. Lydien. Hirmer, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. |
Obverse
Veiled bust of goddess Tyche facing right, wearing mural crown.
Script: Greek
Lettering: CAΡ · ΔIC ·
Reverse
Kore (cult female figure statue) closely draped, wearing kalathos. Wheat ear in left field. Poppy flower in right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: CAΡΔIANΩ N · BNEΩKOΡΩN
Mint
Sardis, Lydia, TurkeyComments
Diameter varies: 18-21 mm
Weight varies: 2.7-4.8 mm
References: RPC VI 4467 (temporary online number)
Varieties:
Variety 1
Obverse lettering: CAΡ (right) ΔIC (left)
Reverse lettering: CAΡΔIANΩN | BNEΩKOΡΩN
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Variety 2
Obverse lettering: CAΡ (right) ΔIC (left)
Reverse lettering: CAΡΔIANΩN | · B · NEΩKOΡΩN
© Numismatik Lanz Auctions
Variety 3
Obverse lettering: CAΡ · (left) ΔIC · (right)
Reverse lettering: CAΡΔIANΩ | N · BNEΩKOΡΩN
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Variety 4
Obverse lettering: CAΡ (left) ΔIC · (right)
Reverse lettering: CAΡΔIANΩN · B | NEΩKOΡΩN ·
© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Variety 5
Obverse lettering: CAΡ (left) ΔIC · (right)
Reverse lettering: CAΡΔIANΩN B · | NEΩKOΡΩN
© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Variety 6
Obverse lettering: CAΡ (left) ΔIC · (right)
Reverse lettering: CAΡΔIANΩN B · | · NEΩKOΡΩN
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Weight varies: 2.7-4.8 mm
References: RPC VI 4467 (temporary online number)
Varieties:
Variety 1
Obverse lettering: CAΡ (right) ΔIC (left)
Reverse lettering: CAΡΔIANΩN | BNEΩKOΡΩN
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Variety 2
Obverse lettering: CAΡ (right) ΔIC (left)
Reverse lettering: CAΡΔIANΩN | · B · NEΩKOΡΩN
© Numismatik Lanz Auctions
Variety 3
Obverse lettering: CAΡ · (left) ΔIC · (right)
Reverse lettering: CAΡΔIANΩ | N · BNEΩKOΡΩN
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Variety 4
Obverse lettering: CAΡ (left) ΔIC · (right)
Reverse lettering: CAΡΔIANΩN · B | NEΩKOΡΩN ·
© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Variety 5
Obverse lettering: CAΡ (left) ΔIC · (right)
Reverse lettering: CAΡΔIANΩN B · | NEΩKOΡΩN
© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Variety 6
Obverse lettering: CAΡ (left) ΔIC · (right)
Reverse lettering: CAΡΔIANΩN B · | · NEΩKOΡΩN
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (198-222) | 
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$ 58 | Variety 1 | ||||||||||||
| ND (198-222) | Variety 2 | ||||||||||||||
| ND (198-222) | Variety 3 | ||||||||||||||
| ND (198-222) | Variety 4 | ||||||||||||||
| ND (198-222) | Variety 5 | ||||||||||||||
| ND (198-222) | Variety 6 | ||||||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Savoca Numismatik 124th Silver Auction Lot 304 
|
23 Jan 2022 | ND (198-222) – Variety 1 | VF | Unsold | |
| © Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG | ||||||
  |
Savoca Numismatik 82nd Silver Auction Lot 221
|
26 Jul 2020 | ND (198-222) – Variety 1 | VF |
USD 58.15
(EUR 50.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG | ||||||
  |
Künker Auction 333 Lot 400
|
16 Mar 2020 | ND (198-222) – Variety 1 |
VF (Leicht geglättet, fast vorzüglich) |
USD 93.05
(EUR 80.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg | ||||||
  |
Numismatik Naumann GmbH Auction 75 Lot 410
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3 Mar 2019 | ND (198-222) – Variety 1 | VF | Unsold | |
| © Numismatik Naumann GmbH | ||||||
  |
Numismatik Naumann GmbH Auction 72 Lot 307
|
2 Dec 2018 | ND (198-222) – Variety 1 | VF |
USD 52.34
(EUR 45.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Numismatik Naumann GmbH | ||||||
  |
Agora Auctions Sale 59 Lot 100
|
19 Jul 2016 | ND (198-222) – Variety 1 |
VF (sandy patina) |
USD 83.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Agora Auctions | ||||||
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