Caria, Alabanda, Caracalla

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SKU: 001-04-03-46306

Description

Caria, Alabanda, Caracalla (198-217 AD). ΑΥ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟΣ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; c/m: head of Plautilla (?) right; / ΑΛΑΒΑΝΔΕΩΝ; Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE34
Weight [g]: 17,74
Grade: VF/aVF
Attribution: BMC 49; SNG von Aulock 2398 var.; SNG Cop 14 var. c/m: Howgego 78/79
Commentary: olive-grey patina, usual porosity, great portrait

Historical Context

Alabanda was named after his mythic founder - a hero Alabandus whose name means "winner horse" in Carian.

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