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THRACE, Serdica. Caracalla. 197-217 AD.

Æ 30mm/18.6 gm.

Obv/ Laureate head right.

Rev/ Sol advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip.

Ref/ Mouchmov 376 var. (legend); SNG Copenhagen -; BMC Thrace ; Varbonov rated R5!

Con/ Choice EF; attractive glossy green patina, well struck, exceptional. Buffed, not waxed.

Seller's Note/  This a truly superb coin in every way. Do Not judge this issue from the high resolution photo where every tiny defect and dirt is readily seen. In hand, it is a gem...trust me!

What is NOT seen in the photo is the incredibly smooth mirror-like fields and glossy patina.