SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Tetradrachm

Description

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.79 gm)

Detailed Information:

Obverse:

• Inscription: AYT · K · M · A · ANTΩNЄINOC · CЄB
• Design: Laureate head of Caracalla facing right. The laurel wreath symbolizes his imperial authority and divinity.
• Condition: Hairline marks, graded Near Extremely Fine (Near EF), indicating a high level of detail with minor imperfections.

Reverse:

• Inscription: · ΔHMAPX · ЄΞ · YΠATOC · TO · Δ ·
• Design: Eagle standing facing forward, head turned to the left, wings spread, holding a wreath in its beak. A star is situated between the eagle’s legs.
• Iconography: The eagle, a symbol of Roman power and authority, along with the wreath, represents victory and divine favor. The star may signify a celestial or divine aspect of Caracalla’s rule.

Historical Context:

• Time Period: AD 198-217
• Origin: Laodicea ad Mare, a major city in the Roman province of Syria, Seleucis, and Pieria.
• Significance: Caracalla, a Roman emperor known for his military campaigns and the Constitutio Antoniniana, which granted Roman citizenship to many inhabitants of the empire, is depicted here in a way that emphasizes his power and divine right to rule.

Specifications:

• Diameter: 27mm
• Weight: 13.79 grams
• References: McAlee, Severan, Group 6, 40; Prieur 1179
• Condition: Near Extremely Fine (Near EF) with minor hairline marks, maintaining a high level of detail and visual appeal.

Additional Information:

• Authenticity: This coin is guaranteed authentic.
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This AR Tetradrachm from the reign of Caracalla, struck in Laodicea ad Mare, is a remarkable piece of ancient Roman numismatics. Its detailed imagery and inscriptions provide a fascinating glimpse into the iconography and propaganda of Caracalla’s reign, making it a valuable addition to any collection of ancient coins.

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