PHOENICIA, Tyre. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 13.65 g, 6h). Struck AD 215-217. Superb EF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 494. Estimated: $ 3 000

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 13.65 g, 6h). Struck AD 215-217. AVT KAI ANTωNINOC CЄ, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / ΔHMAPX ЄΞ VΠAT B, laureate bust of Melkart-Herakles right, with lion’s skin tied around neck. RPC V.3 Online 81879 (this coin cited); Prieur 1530 var. (rev. legend). Lightly toned with a hint of iridescence, a few light scratches. Superb EF. Unique.

From the Deer Creek Collection. Ex Benito Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 114, 13 May 2020), lot 524.


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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