Caracalla Roman Bronze Coin. Help!

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  1. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    I'm thinking about buying this as a gift. What are your thoughts about it's condition? And what is it worth?

    Also if someone could provide a online reference link that would be great!

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    Mr. Numismatist, Aug 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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  3. romismatist

    romismatist Well-Known Member

    Looks like a provincial bronze of Caracalla? Not my area of expertise, but the designs look soft, so not sure if it is genuine. A worn coin would have the legends more worn in my opinion. Nice patina though, but this can always be applied. I could be wrong though, as provincials aren't my focus.
     
    romismatist, Aug 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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  4. Victor_Clark

    Victor_Clark all my best friends are dead Romans Dealer

    Here's the eBay listing of this coin with the description--

    ANCIENT ROME Caracalla 198 AD - AE Provincial THRACE Augusta Traiana.jpg


    Caracalla
    198-217 AD
    Thrace, Augusta Traiana
    AE Provincial
    Obverse: AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNEINOC; Laureate head right
    Reverse: AVΓOVCTHC TPAIANHC; Caracalla standing right, with foot set on bound captive, holding reversed spear and parazonium
    Size: 23 mm, 15.4 grams
    Reference:
Mouchmov 3058



    and here is a similar example with a C in the exergue

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    Victor_Clark, Aug 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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  5. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    Why is it greenish in areas?
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Aug 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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  6. nerosmyfavorite68

    nerosmyfavorite68 Well-Known Member

    It's green because it's been in the ground and has a patina. Thracian provincials are well-known for having rich green patinas (as well as 'blue' patinas).

    I would stick to a dealer who is on vcoins or ma-shops. Victor is one such dealer. I was very satistfied with my purchase.
     
    nerosmyfavorite68, Aug 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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  7. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Collecting for 49 years Moderator

    It's an attractive provincial. Nice patina. What's it worth? I dunno, but that price in the screenshot doesn't seem crazy to me. Especially if you could get it for a little less via Best Offer.
    Generally I'd agree with this advice, and stick to VCoins or MA-Shops for ancient coin purchases, but I see nothing wrong with an occasional eBay pickup.
     
    lordmarcovan, Aug 16, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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