ROMAN & BYZANTINE COINS
Caracalla, 198-217, Edessa. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25mm, 14.20 g 12), 215-217. ΑΥΤΚ Μ ΑΥ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟC C Laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to left, with shield covered by an aegis over his left shoulder. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡ Χ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟC Τ Δ Eagle standing facing with spread wings, his head turned to right holding a wreath in his beak; between legs, miniature shrine. Prieur 848. A rare and attractive example with a fine portrait. Extremely fine.