THRACE, Perinthus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Medallion (41mm, 33.86 g, 11h). Actian and Pythian Games issue. Struck circa AD 215/6. Good VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 464. Estimated: $ 2 000

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THRACE, Perinthus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Medallion (41mm, 33.86 g, 11h). Actian and Pythian Games issue. Struck circa AD 215/6. AYT K M AYP CЄOYHP ANTΩNINOC AYΓ, laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate, holding spear over left shoulder with left hand / ΠЄPI N ΘIΩN NЄΩKOPΩ/N, AKTIA ΠYΘI/A, heptastyle and hexastyle temples, each set on three-tiered base, seen in perspective; above, pair of agonistic crowns containing single palm frond. Schönert-Geiss, Perinthos 599 (same dies); Varbanov 279. Dark brown surfaces, smoothing, minor scratches. Good VF. An impressive architectural reverse.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Lanz 163 (7 December 2016), lot 375.

Perinthus apparently put on a grand display for Caracalla as the emperor made his way eastward to confront the Persians. The city staged a dual festival, hosting both Actian and Pythian Games for the visitors, and in recognition of the honor, Caracalla bestowed upon the city the neocorate. Medallions were struck to celebrate the emperor’s visit, many of which share the same obverse die.

The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Two – Lot 302-613 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 13 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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