An Uncleaned Caracalla Quinarius Shows Itself

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Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 05/30/2022 6:48 pm This is a coin type I didn't even know existed before purchasing this example. It is a tiny AR quinarius of Caracalla (198-217 AD), struck in 213 AD. Along with all the denarii and antoniniani struck during his reign, Caracalla also minted a very small number of quinarii. This coin is listed as "Rarity 3" in RIC and all the examples I have found carry hefty price tags. This is a decent example, with good details on both sides, struck on a nice silver planchet. Many of the examples online are corroded or have surface issues. I purchased this coin on ebay in uncleaned condition. The seller had it properly attributed but in its uncleaned condition it didn't attract much bidding interest. It cleaned up nicely using lemon juice, distilled water, a soft nylon brush and a couple of Q-Tips. (Diameter: 15 mm. Weight: 1.24 grams - RIC, Vol. IV, Part 1, #317a) Here is the seller's photo: This is the photo I took after receiving the coin: Here is the finished coin: Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff

Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 05/30/2022 7:56 pm These photos were taken in sunlight. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 05/30/2022 8:02 pm A very lucky pick up. Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 05/31/2022 5:38 pm Incredible grab! Imperial quinarii were minted from Augustus through Diocletian with some gaps; except for one type for Augustus, they are rare across the board. Out of curiosity, what did it hammer for? At any large auction house I'd expect this to be a $300-500 coin Report this Post to the Staff
Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 05/31/2022 6:34 pm I won it for $54.00. My maximum bid was about six times that amount. Glad it didn't go that high. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
JohnConduitt Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 725 Posts	Posted 06/02/2022 05:08 am The only quinarii I've seen in any sort of numbers are of Allectus (293-6), although apparently they may or may not have been quinarii. Report this Post to the Staff
antwerpen2306 Pillar of the Community Belgium 1194 Posts	Posted 06/05/2022 12:22 pm congratulations, it is what we call in French ' une bonne affaire' albert Report this Post to the Staff
Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 06/08/2022 7:57 pm Thank You! Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
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