Caracalla. Denarius

Caracalla; 198-217 AD, Rome, 204 AD, Denarius, 3.31g. Cf. BM-298, pl. 34.11. Obv: ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VICTORI[A] PARTH MA[X] around, Victory advancing l., holding wreath and palm. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Grotjohann, eBay, 15 Oct. 2009. Scarce with reverse legend beginning with VICTORIA rather than just VICT; only six such specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Moreover rare with bust draped and cuirassed rather than just draped.. EF