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LOT 2897

Caracalla AE 17mm of Cilbiani Superiores (Nicaea), Lydia. AD 198-217.

Struck circa AD 196-217. AY KAI M A ANTΩNIN-OC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / KIΛBIA-NΩN ANΩ, stag standing to right. Unpublished in the most references including GRPC Lydia. Near Very Fine. Unpublished and possibly unique.(2.48gr, 17mm, 6h.).

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Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland.
From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

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Unique Type of a Very Rare Lydian City

LOT 2897

Caracalla AE 17mm of Cilbiani Superiores (Nicaea), Lydia.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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