Laodicea ad Mare Tetradrachm - Caracalla, 212
Laodicea ad Mare; 3rd Consulate, ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟС СΕ with a draped bust
Information
Country
Laodicea ad Mare
Laodicea ad Mare
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
212
Ruler
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla)
(198–217)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.4
Diameter (mm)
28.3
Thickness (mm)
3.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Laodicea ad Mare. Issued in 212. Struck in Silver. Measures 28.3 mm and weighs 13.4 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and draped bust of Caracalla right ("Autokrator Kaisar Antoninos Sebastos"(Emperor Cesar Antoninus August))
- Reverse
- Eagle standing, facing left, holding wreath in beak, star between legs ((Tribunitian power, consul for the third time))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (212) | — | (fr) Prieur 1173, Bellinger 71 |
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