Caracalla. Denarius

Caracalla; 198-217 AD, New-style Eastern Mint, 198 AD, Denarius, 2.99g. Cf. BM-640 corr., pl. 43.16. Obv: IMP CAE M AVR A - NT AVG [P TR P] Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: MIN[ER] - VI - CT - RI - X around, Minerva standing l., holding Victory and spear; behind her, trophy; the usual shield leaning against her legs is omitted. Possibly unpublished in Eastern style and omitting Minerva's shield on the reverse.. aEF