★ Boldly struck and with a splendid portrait ★

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Caracalla, 198-217. Tetradrachm (Billon, 27 mm, 14.47 g, 12 h), circa 216-217. ΑΥΤ Κ Μ Α ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟC CЄB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to left, seen from behind. Rev. •ΔΗΜΑΡΧ•ЄΞ•ΥΠΑ•ΤΟ•Δ• / •Δ• - •Є• Eagle with spread wings standing facing on leg and thigh of a sacrificial animal, head to right and holding wreath in beak. McAlee 682. Prieur 228. Boldly struck and with a splendid portrait. Good extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.