Caracalla. Denarius

Caracalla; 198-217 AD, Rome, 207 AD, Denarius, 3.13g. BM-557, C-443 (40 Fr., citing Vienna), RIC-98 (R2). Obv: ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: PONTIF - TR P X around, COS II in exergue, Galley l. with standards, emperor under roof and two rudders at stern, standing officer and small sail at prow, three rowers and four oars in center, waves below. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG E463, 11 March 2020, lot 412, stated to be ex Phil Peck Collection. Rare reverse type, only about twenty specimens recorded, including two in Reka Devnia hoard.Flan crack at 5:00 and 11:00. EF