Mures Snail - the Origin of Tyrian Purple
PHOENICIA. Tyre. Caracalla (198-217). Tetradrachm.
Obv: AVT KAI ANTωNINOC CЄ.
Laureate head right.
Rev: ΔHMAPX ЄΞ VΠATOC TO Δ.
Eagle, with head left, wreath in beak and wings spread, standing facing on club right; murex shell between legs.
RPC V.3 online - (unassigned; ID 81890); Prieur 1545.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 13.03 g.
Diameter: 28 mm.
Obv: AVT KAI ANTωNINOC CЄ.
Laureate head right.
Rev: ΔHMAPX ЄΞ VΠATOC TO Δ.
Eagle, with head left, wreath in beak and wings spread, standing facing on club right; murex shell between legs.
RPC V.3 online - (unassigned; ID 81890); Prieur 1545.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 13.03 g.
Diameter: 28 mm.
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