WCNC CARACALLA Antioch Tetra Eagle ChVF

SELEUCIS & PIERIA
ANTIOCHIA AD ORONTEM
CARACALLA
Born Septimius Bassanus
by AD 196 named Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
(Chose the name Caracalla after AD 193)
Emperor AD 198-217
TETRADRACHM, AD 205/207
(Silver, 12.24 grams, 24.02 mm)
Obverse: Greek legend: AVT.K.M.A.ANTINEINOC, His 
laureate head left
Reverse: Greek legend: DHMAPX EX YPATOC TO.B (2nd 
consulship), Eagle with open wings standing facing, head 
left, holding wreath in its beak. Star between legs

Reference: Sear GIC 2650 var
Grade: Choice Very Fine
Scarce
Great portrait. Nice reverse
Strong strike. Well centered
Grey patina. Nice planchet