Caracalla. Æ Medallion 40 mm (31.66 g), AD 198-217. Sardes in Lydia. Cor. Vettenianos, strategos. • AV • KAI • M • AV • AN-TΩNEINOC • , laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right. Reverse: EΠI CTPA KOP OYETTHNIANOY ACIAPΧ Δ around, CAPΔIANΩN ΔIC / NEΩKΩPON in exergue, the rape of Persephone: Hades, holding Persephone and scepter, driving galloping quadriga right; below, serpent. GRPC - Lydia 520; SNG von Aulock 3158. Reddish-brown patina with very minor smoothing on the reverse noted. Probably the finest known example of this rare type. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $5,000 - UP