
Caracalla. Denarius
Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
Description
Caracalla; 198-217 AD, Rome, 201 AD, Denarius, 3.33g. BMC-p. 385, 161. Obv: ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. (or just draped). Rx: PART MAX P - M - TR P VIIII around, Trophy between two seated captives. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from PBJI Ancient Coins, August 2007. A rare mule: the reverse legend with P M and TR P VIIII was meant for obverses of Septimius not Caracalla.. MS
Provenance: Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from PBJI Ancient Coins, August 2007