Roman Imperial Caracalla AR Denarius Mars Rome AD 198-217
Lot 525 · Consigned by olbiacabinet
Hammer price $120.00
Description
Roman Imperial. Caracalla, AD 198-217.
AR Denarius, Rome mint.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate and draped bust of Caracalla right.
Rev: PONTIF TR P VIII COS II. Mars, helmeted and naked except for cloak on left shoulder, standing left, right foot set on helmet, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm
Condition: Please refer to photos for full condition.
A Roman silver denarius of Caracalla featuring Mars on the reverse, shown in a military pose with spear and branch. The type reflects the martial imagery frequently used in Severan imperial coinage.