Caracalla. Didrachm

Caracalla; 198-217 AD, Caesarea, Cappadocia, Year 19 of Caracalla=216 AD, Didrachm, 2.33g. Legend var. of Berk 166, 15 October 2009, 565, cf. Syd-478 (Year 20). Obv: AY K M AYPH - ANTΩNEINOC Head laureate r. Rx: MHTPO - KAICA around, E - T in lower field, IΘ in exergue, Agalma of Mt. Argaeus surmounted by star, set atop garlanded altar. Scarce earlier date of this issue of Caracalla's years 19 and 20.a bit rough and corroded; minor area of weak strike. VF