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Æ26–27 - Caracalla

Features

Issuer Isaura (Cilicia)
Emperor Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 205-209
Composition (copper alloy)
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
376146
References RPC Online V.3# 74820
British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press (publisher). Roman Provincial Coinage / Volume 5.3 From Pertinax to Macrinus (AD 193–218): Lycia-Pamphylia to Egypt. British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press.
, SNG Levante# 263
Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Switzerland I (2 volumes).
, SNG France# 497
Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum France (8 volumes).
, SNG Fitzwilliam# 5258
Fritz Heichelheim. Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Volume IV - The Fitzwilliam Collection. Oxford University Press, London, United Kingdom (8 volumes).
, SNG von Aulock# 5412
Gebr. Mann (publisher). Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Sammlung von Aulock. Gebr. Mann, Berlin, Germany (17 volumes).

Obverse

Laureate and cuirassed bust of youthful Emperor Caracalla facing right, seen from front. Breastplate decorated with gorgoneion (apotropaic amulet).

Script: Greek

Lettering: AY • K • M • AY ANTΩNЄINOC

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μάρκος Αυρήλιος Antωnєinoc

Translation: Supreme commander / imperator (Autocrator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus.

Reverse

Laureate, draped bust of bearded male (God Zeus or Emperor Severus) facing right, set on column with Corinthian capital. Tetrastyle temple with arched pediment behind.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
MHT POΠ OΛЄΩϹ • IϹA
YPΩN

Unabridged legend: Mhtpoπoλєωϲ Iϲaypωn

Translation: Metropolis of Isaura

Mint

Isaura, Cilicia, modern-day Bozkır, Turkey

Comments

Most specimens have a 7h orientation.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Æ26–27 - CaracallaPicture 1 of a sold Æ26–27 - Caracalla
Heritage Auctions
2022 August 25, 27 - 28 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Chicago 3101
Lot 32072
Internet Archive
25 Aug 2022 UNC
(NGC MS★ 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style)
USD 1800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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