Ancient & Islamic Coins

Roman Provincial Coinage, BITHYNIA-PONTUS, Bithynium Claudiopolis, Caracalla, Æ 31 medallion, 198-217, μ αυρη αντωνινοc αυγου, laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding shield decorated with racing biga and spear, rev. βιθυνιεων αδριανων, Helios on quadriga left, holding reigns, 19.07g (RPC –). Fine, rare £60-£80

For the obverse die see RPC Online 3645. The reverse type is known for later emperors at the city, but is apparently unpublished for Caracalla