Mesopotamia, Carrhae, Caracalla, AE, 198-217 AD – Tyche

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Roman Provincial,  Mesopotamia, Carrhae, Caracalla, AE (bronze, 4.1g, 20.1mm), 198-217 AD
Obv: Laureate head of Caracalla to right
Rev:  COI MET ANTO-NINIANAN; Turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche to right
Ref: Copenhagen 177ff (var.) Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (minor weakness otherwise, nicely struck on dark patina)
Note: Caracalla, born Lucius Septimius Bassianus and later renamed Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 198 to 217. Known for his ruthless and autocratic rule, Caracalla is infamous for the massacre of his brother Geta’s supporters and the issuance of the Constitutio Antoniniana, which extended Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire. His reign included the provinces of the Roman Empire, with a significant focus on military campaigns and fortifying the empire’s eastern borders. The coin of Caracalla, minted in Carrhae, Mesopotamia, is a significant artifact from the Roman Empire. The obverse, featuring a laureate head of Caracalla, underscores his status as a victorious and divinely favored leader. The reverse, with the turreted and veiled bust of Tyche, highlights the protection and prosperity of the city under the emperor’s rule. This coin illustrates the dual role of Roman provincial coinage in facilitating economic transactions and reinforcing the emperor’s image and authority across the empire.

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