Thrace, Philippopolis Caracalla, 198-217 Medallion circa 214, Æ 37.00 mm., 25.74 g.

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. KOINON ΘPAKΩN AΛE-ZANΔΡIA EN ΦIΛIΠΠOΠO The Emperor in military attire, holding Nike on globe and sceptre. Varbanov - cf. 1479 (same reverse die, different bust).



Apparently unique and unpublished. Very Fine/About Very Fine.



The interesting series of medallions celebrating the Pythian Games in Philippopolis inform us that the commune of Thracians had organized the games in honor of the emperor, no doubt in AD 214 during his journey through Thrace on his way to campaign against the Parthians.