CARACALLA, A.D. 198-217. Syria, Phoenicia, Berytus. AR Tetradrachm (12.61 gms), A.D. 215-217. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.Prieur-1292. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Eagle, with head left, wreath in beak, and wings spread, standing facing; between legs, prow left. An extremely lustrous example, offering a light golden tone throughout, though a few darker spots on the obverse.From the Collection of Dr. James Eustace Bizzell, II.
