No.158.  Cilicia, Tarsus. Caracalla.  Æ 35 (5 Assaria?).  Circa A.D. 209-217. 

Obv:  A.VT.KAI.M.AVP.CEVHPOC.ANT W  NEINOC., P P in field. Crowned bust right, 
 wearing robes of Demiourgos. 
Rev:  ANTWNEINIANH CEVHPADPIA., TAPCOV/L N  in two lines in ex,  A M K in 
 field to left,  G B  in field to right. Emperor wearing toga, standing left 
 sacrificing over altar.  

Ref: BMC -. Grade: about Fine, dark brown-black patina, large flan.  

Die Axis:  360°. Weight:  19.26 g.  

Very attractive, medallic. 


Contributed by Henrik Agndal, May, 2003.