THRACE. Philippopolis. Caracalla, 198-217. (Bronze, 32.5 mm, 17.37 g, 1 h), 215. ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ CΕYΝ - ΑΝΩΝΕΙΝΟC Laureate bare bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev. KOINON ΘPAKΩN AΛE-ZANΔPIA EN // ΦΙΛΙΠΠO/ΠO // ΠV-ΘIA Helios, radiate and nude but for a cloak wrapped around his left hand, advancing to right, extending his right hand in salutation and holding a whip with his left hand. Varbanov 1482 corr. ( reverse legend ). Clear and well-struck with a brown-gold patina. Very fine.

From the collection of Major Anthony F. Milavic, USMC (Ret.), acquired from E. J. Waddell in December 1993.