160, Lot: 145. Estimate $100. Sold for $92.  	
BITHYNIA, Creteia-Flaviopolis. Caracalla. AD 198-217. AE 27mm (12.11 g). 

Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind 
Rev: KRHTIE-WN FL-AOUIO-POLIC, eagle standing right, head turned left, on 
 garlanded altar, flanked by two legionary eagles. 

RG -; BMC -; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock -. 
Near VF, reddish-brown patina on the obverse, reverse green and brown.
From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.

From the CNG Electronic Auction 160, Mar 14, 2007.
By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.

Note: This reverse type is listed in most catalogs for
Sept. Severus, Julia Domna and Geta, but not for
Caracalla, although this reverse for him is to be expected.

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