Caracalla, AE46 medallion of Nikaia, Kilbiani Inferiores (Nicaea), 
58.96gr.

AY KAI M AYR ANTWNEINOC, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. 
NEIKAEON KIL-BIANON, Asklepius with Telesphorus at his feet, 
standing between Hygeia, holding a serpent, and the emperor in 
military dress holding patera over lighted altar. 

SNG von Aulock 2992 (same dies).
Very rare, earthy green patina. VF.

With kind permission of Numismatik Lanz München, May 2009