TYPE Greek Imperial, Caracalla (198-217 AD), bronze AE18 of Hadrianopolis (Moesia Inferior)
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Military laureate bust w/ spear and shield l., Greek legend AVT KM AVRE ANTONEINOS AVG
Rev: African elephant r., Greek legend ADRIANOPOLEITON
REFERENCE: Mu 626
GRADING: VF, olive green patina w/ some encrustation, rare
ORDER INFO: R2886, $125
Prized as a rare specific type, but also for the unusual designs on both sides (here reasonably well preserved and visible).