★ Exceptional Caracalla ★

Caracalla (198-217). AR Tetradrachm. Laodicea ad Mare (Seleukis and Pieria). Struck c. AD 212-213. Obv. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur 1178. AE. 14.19 g. 29.00 mm. Enchanting golden tone over underlying luster. Good EF.