Caracalla as Caesar. Denarius

Caracalla as Caesar; 195-198 AD, New-style Eastern Mint, 197 AD, Denarius, 3.13g. Cf. BMC-460, pl. 19.16. Obv: M AVR ANTON - CAES PONTIF, Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: SECVRITAS - PERPETVA on l. and r., Minerva standing l., holding shield resting on ground and inverted spear. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Platt List, June-Aug. 2006, lot 298. A rare bust type seen from front.This incredible medallic bust is struck in high relief on a toned, mint-state coin. MS