Description: Augustus | Carteia, Baetica | AE20 Reference: RPC 122, Heiss pl. XLIX, 18 Date: 27 BCE - 14 CE Obverse: CARTEIA; head of Fortuna, right Reverse: D D; Neptune standing, left, holding dolphin and trident Mint: Carteia, Baetica Size: 20.9 mm Weight: 5.72 grams A bronze issue from the port city of Carteia on the southern coast of Spain. Originally founded as a Phoenician trading colony in 940 BCE (roughly 100 years before Carthage), Carteia would become a strategic maritime city during the Punic Wars. In the aftermath of the Second Punic War, Carteia was captured by the Romans and was granted colonia status in 170 BCE. The city prospered under Roman rule for 600 years until it was sacked by the Vandals as they completed their roundabout migration from modern Poland to the Rhine frontier, through Roman Gaul, into Hispania, across the Straight of Gibraltar, and across the Mediterranean littoral to modern Tunisia. Comes with a (very) old handwritten attribution slip from a previous owner. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 24.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-10-09T21:01:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Historical Period: Roman: Provincial (100-400 AD)
Year: 27 BCE - 14 CE
Era: Ancient
