TYPE Greek Imperial, Caracalla (211-7 AD), AE26 of Hadrianopolis (Thrace)
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Laureate head of Caracalla to right, Greek legend: AV K AV [...]
Rev: Dionysos standing with thyrsos and kantharos, panther at feet
REFERENCE: LE 782v, cf. Pl 268-281
GRADING: F+ / F, rough mixed green patina
ORDER INFO: R1734, $25
Reverse with a version of the great god of fruits and trees accompanied by one of his animal attributes, the panther. The reverse legend, while partially visible, is not certain, and the type could be from several other cities. The portrait - relatively nice - shows what appears to be the nascent "nasty look" of Caracalla, also with the slightest of beards.