The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins formed by Marvin Lessen Part I

Caracalla (198-217), Sestertius, Rome, 202-10, laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder, rev. victoriae brittannicae, Victory standing left, left foot on helmet, erecting trophy, towered female representing Britannia standing at right, captive seated at her feet, 22.52g (RIC 464; C 639; Sear 6958; S 659). Some wear to the high points, otherwise about very fine with smooth brown patina, very rare £700-900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: G. Bauer Collection, Glendining Auction, 23 January 1963, lot 1362; bt Spink 1966