Caracalla Denarius Minerva

Description

CARACALLA, A.D. 198-217.

As Caesar A.D. 196-198, under Septimius Severus.

Denarius, Rome mint A.D. 196. (RIC2)

Obverse:

M AVR ANTININVS CAES, Bare - headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Reverse:

SECVRITAS PERPETVA, Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, resting her right hand on shield set on the ground and holding spear in left hand.

Diameter, (max) 18mm, weight, 3.11g

Obverse aVF, edge damage, slightly struck of center, reverse Fine.