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De phoenice, in numismate imp. Antonini Caracallae expressa : epistola Gabrielidis Carolae Patinae

Patin, Charles, 1633-1693 · 1683 · Venetiis : Apud Io. Franciscum Valuasensem · 5 pictures

A Latin letter on the phoenix as it appears on a coin of Antoninus Caracalla, credited to Charles Patin's circle and printed in Venice in 1683 for antiquaries and coin collectors. Line engravings show Roman coins in obverse-reverse pairs: laureate profile busts, circular lettered legends, and reverses with phoenixes on globes, Victories, seated personifications and mint marks, usable as roundels, medallion frames and small emblem spots.

Coins, Roman · Phoenix (Mythical bird)

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