Caracalla Rare Issue, Ex Prieur, Published and similar items

ROMAN EMPIRE C A R A C A L L A 198 - 217 AD. Large Coin--a bit larger than a U.S. Quarter but twice as thick and over two times heavier (U.S. Quarter 5.6g.) AR (Silver) Tetradrachm. 26mm, 14.76 g. Fourth group, first issue. Struck circa AD 214-215. Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch mint. Obverse: ? AVT K ? M ? A ANT?N?INOC ? ? C?B, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Caracalla left from behind! Reverse: ? ?HMAPX ? ?? ? V?A ? TO ? ?, Eagle Prieur 1179. Right Click picture and select "View/Open image..." to see Large image. Ancient Roman Tetradrachm Coin CARACALLA ROMAN EMPIRE C A R A C A L L A 198 - 217 AD. Large Coin--larger than a U.S. Quarter and twice as thick and over two times heavier (U.S. Quarter 5.6g 24mm.) Silver Tetradrachm. 26mm, 12.13g. Struck ca. 215-217. CYRRHESTICA, Hierapolis mint. Obverse: AVT???M?A???-???????C?C-?B? Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, head left. Reverse: ?????X?????-????C TO??? Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; between legs, lion advancing right. Ref. Prieur 937 (this coin!) ~ this is the actual plate coin in Prieur--see second last image showing this coin in Prieur. Extremely rare, only two specimens noted by Prieur, and two in CoinArchives. From the Michel Prieur Collection, Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 447, 3 July 2019, lot 265 . NGC Certified ~ Graded XF (Extremely Fine). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. Copyright 2017 ZEUS GALLERY ID zeus_gallery . Images are not actual size ~ Please see description for actual measurements.