PONTUS. Zela. Caracalla, 198-217. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 25 mm, 11.86 g, 12 h), CY 142 = 205/6. AY KAIC M AYPH ANTⲰNI Laureate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. ΖΗΛΙΤⲰΝ ΤΟ Y ΠΟΝΤΟΥ // ΝΙΚⲰ/ϹΙΝ ΟΙ ΚΥ/ΡΙΟΙ ЄΥΤ/ΥΧЄΙ Ο ΚΟϹ/ΜΟϹ / ЄT ΡΜΒ Wreath. Burnett, Zela, pp. 74-6 and p. 82, fig. 1. Dalaison -. Of the highest rarity, apparently the third known example of this interesting issue. Minor weakness and with small spots of corrosion, otherwise, very fine.



The highly interesting reverse legend translates as 'Victory to the lords, fortunate is the world', where the world is referred to as 'Kosmos'. It thus praises the victoriousness of the Roman overlords of the city, specifically to Severan dynasty.