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Lot 145. Caracalla AE33, Aratos of Pompeiopolis
Aratos of Soloi
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eAuction #54, Lot 145. Estimate: CHF 250.00
Caracalla (197-217 AD). AE33 (16.37 g), Soloi-Pompeiopolis, Cilicia, 216-217 AD.
Obv. AYT K M AYP CEOVHPOC ANTΩNEINOC CEB / Π - Π, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev. ΠOMΠHEIOΠOΛEITΩN BΠC, draped bust of Aratos right.
SNG Paris 1238 (same dies); SNG Levante -.
Very rare. Fine.
Aratos of Soloi was a famous astronomer who lived from c. 310-245 BC. His works were translated and commented by Cicero and many of the modern star sign names were compiled in his writings for the first time. The coins of Soloi-Pompeiopolis showing his image are very rare, and our specimen, despite being worn, is equal to the Paris coin.
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