ROMAN & BYZANTINE COINS
Caracalla, 198-217, Edessa. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26mm, 14.26 g 12), 215-217. ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟC CΕΒ Laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, drapery on his far shoulder and aegis on the breastplate. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡ Χ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟC ΤΟ Δ Eagle standing facing with spread wings, his head turned to right holding a wreath in his beak; between legs, miniature shrine. Prieur 843. Rare, and with a fine portrait. Reverse off center, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 79, 17 September 2008, 707 (but professionally cleaned since).