© EPHESE
© EPHESE
Tetradrachm - Caracalla Laodicea ad Mare, 4th Consulate
| Silver | 13.81 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Laodicea ad Mare (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 213-217 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.81 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#92210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Eagle standing facing, head left, wreath in beak, star between legs
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΡΑΤΟС ΤΟ Δ
Translation: (Tribunitian Power, Consul for the forth time)
Comment
Bellinger 72Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron deity of the city of Laodicea ad Mare, where the coin was minted. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman currency from the early 3rd century AD, providing a glimpse into the economic and cultural exchange between the Roman Empire and the cities of the ancient Near East.
