Caracalla denarius, struck at Rome between AD 201 and 206

Caracalla, struck at Rome between AD 201 and 206 during his co-reign with Septimius Severus and Julia Domna. 3.15 g 19 mm. Obverse legend ANTONINVS PIVS AVG shows a laureate, draped bust of the young emperor facing right, finely engraved with sharp hair detail. Reverse legend INDVLGENTIA AVGG / IN CARTH depicts Dea Caelestis holding thunderbolt and sceptre, riding right on a lion above water issuing from rocky ground. Struck on a compact round flan with centred dies; surviving examples exhibit light cabinet toning and occasional traces of original silver luster. Reference: RIC IV 130A.