Description: Thrace, Philippopolis, Caracalla (198 - 217 AD). M AV KAI ANTWNEINOC; draped bust right / ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛITΩN; eagle standing left, head right, wreath in its beak.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 4,24 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: Varbanov 1380; Mushmov 5353 var.

Commentary: dark brown patina, well centered, good details

History: Moralizing and harsh verdict about Caracalla's reign by both ancient and modern historians obscures the energetic, reformist and even intellectual character of his rule.

Article Number: 059-10-02-42384