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199 NGC Ch AU Caracalla Roman Empire Denarius Emperor Victory Captive Unpublished (21070804C)

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  • Emperor Caracalla Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
  • Issued 199 CE while Co-Emperor with Septimius Severus (his Father).
  • Approx. 18mm, 3.32g, RIC 27a (rated as Scarce) variety, RSC 406 variety.
  • Certified by NGC to Ch AU, well struck with detailed treatment of Caracalla in military dress with Parthian captive below.
  • Historic  type issued to celebrate Rome's victories over Parthia.
  • Apparently unpublished obverse portrait with draped/cuirassed bust.
  • Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTON AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of emperor facing right.
  • Reverse: PONTIFEX TR P II,  Caracalla in military dress standing left holding Victory on globe & reversed spear, Parthian captive seated at feet.