Caracalla. Denarius

Caracalla; 198-217 AD, Rome, early 201 AD, Denarius, 3.85g. Cf. BM-179, C-413, and RIC-30a. Obv: ANTONINVS - AVGVSTVS Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: PONTIF - TR P III on l. and r., Caracalla standing r., head l., laureate, nude but for cloak over l. shoulder, holding globe and reversed spear. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Rare bust variety, seen from front rather than from back.. EF