Galatia, Ancyra. Caracalla. AE. (Bronze, 18.58 g. 29 mm.) 198-217 AD.

Galatia, Ancyra. Caracalla. AE. (Bronze, 18.58 g. 29 mm.) 198-217 AD.
Obv: ANTΩNINOC ΠIOC AYΓ. Laureate head of Caracalla, r.
Rev: ACKΛHΠIA CΩTHΡEIA ICOΠYΘIA MHTΡOΠOΛ(EΩ)C ANKYΡAC. Vase with palm-branch between two agonistic crowns each containing palm-branch on base.

Under Caracalla, in Ancyra, the sacred Megala Asklepia Soteria – Isopythia Asklepia Soteria games were organized for the emperor to regain his health. There is a variation of this type under the reign of Caracalla; however, this is not published in standard references.

Year: 198-217 AD
Diameter: 29 mm
Weight: 18.58 g
Material: Bronze