THRACE. Philippopolis. Caracalla (198-217). Ae.

Obv: AVT K M AVP CEV ANTΩNEINOC.
Laureate bust right.
Rev: KOINON ΘPAKΩN AΛEZANΔPIA EN ΦΙΛIΠΠOΠOΛI / ΠV - ΘI/A.
Zeus standing left, holding patera and long sceptre.

Varbanov 1440.

Very rare

The reverse legend refers to the Pythian Games held by the Koinon of Thrace in honour of Alexander the Great and, of course, Caracalla. Indeed, the emperor so admired the Macedonian hero that he began to imitate and identify with him.

Condition: Near very fine.

Weight: 16.78 g.
Diameter: 30 mm.