★ A very rare tetradrachm of Caracalla ★

SYRIA, Coele-Syria. Damascus. Caracalla , 198-217. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 12.36 g, 6 h), 215-217. AYT KAI ANTWNINOC C Laureate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. •ΔHMAPX•ЄΞ YΠATOC TO Δ• Eagle, with wings spread, standing facing, his head turned to left with a wreath in his beak; between the legs, head of a ram to left. Prieur 1206. A rare issue, just 2 specimens known to Prieur. Very minor deposits , otherwise, good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.