Caracalla, AE30 of Byzantium, Thrace. Aelius Ponticus, magistrate. 
ANTWNINOC AVGOVCTOC, laureate, cuirassed bust right, 
aegis on chest, holding spear over shoulder.
EP AI PONTIKOV BVZANTIWN, two torches with a modius 
with grain ears and poppy between them. 

BMC Thrace 81; Mionnet I, 117; Pick Byzantion 16-1.
Good VF, glossy dark green patina with some earthen encrustation. Bold military portrait. ($1000)

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.

Used with permission of CNG coins, www.cngcoins.com.
Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 741. Estimate $1000. 
Monday, 10 January 2005. 
Sold For $950.