| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Caracalla, 198 – 217. Description Medallion, Pergamum (Mysia), strategos Julius Anthimus circa 198-217, Æ 42 mm, 37.96 g. AVT • KPAT • K • MA-PKOC • AVP • ANTΩNЄINOC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. ЄΠI CTP IOV – Λ ANΘIMOV ΠЄPΓAMHNΩN/ ΠPΩTΩN TRIC/ NЄΩKOPΩ/N Caracalla, holding spear in l. hand, advancing r. on horseback; in l. field, Victory walking r., holding palm frond in l. hand and crowning emperor with wreath held in r.; in r. field, trophy and two bound captives, one seated and the other standing. von Fritze pl. VII, 7 (this reverse die). Reference SNG France 2225 (these dies) Condition Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A very impressive medallion with an impressive portrait and an interesting reverse composition. Lovely dark tone and extremely fine Provenance NGSA sale V, 2008, 270 Triton sale XIX, 2016, 359 Estimate: 6000 CHF |  |
