Caracalla. 198-217 AD. Phoenicia, Sidon
Caracalla. 198-217 AD. Phoenicia, Sidon
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AR Tetradrachm, 14.82g (26mm, 6h). AΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟC CE Laureate head of Caracalla to right / ΔΗΜΑΡ EΞ ΥΠΑΤΟC Δ Eagle with spread wings standing facing, head to left, holding wreath with his beak; between legs, Europa riding bull to right, holding a billowing veil above with both hands.
References: Prieur 1356
Grade: An unusual mythological mint mark, and very rare with Prieur recording just six examples. A bit softly struck on obverse. Reverse is a bit o/c but in good condition. VF. (re1196)