Description

Roman Empire.

Caracalla  A.D.198-217.

AR denarius, Caracalla as Caesar under Septimius Severus.

Obverse: Caracalla bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Legend: M AVR ANTON-CAES PONTIF.

Reverse: Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak tied round waist, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.

Reverse legend: MARTIVLTORI

ROME MINT. 

Reference: RIC IV. 1#11, OCRE # ric.4.crl.11.

Silver: 3.22g, 16-17mm.

Grade: Obverse VF bust, damaged edge.