20070429

Caracalla CE 198-217


possibly minted in Caria(?)

AE Medallion. 37mm, 24.1g ,
O: Laureate and draped bust of Caracalla facing right, seen from over the shoulder. M AYPHΛ ANTΩ [-----]
Reverse - Caracalla, on horseback, right arm raised. ΩΝ in exergue.

Ex: Incitatus

common theme from period late in Caracalla's reign circa CE 215-217 with emp. on horseback riding down the enemy.

Should anyone have a definitive ID for this coin, please email me with the information and photos of the ID as well for reference.