Caracalla 198-217 AD

Silver denarius, 20 mm, 3.04 gm.
Obv. Laureate and draped bust right.
Rev. The Dea Caelestis riding right on lion.

Rome mint.
Struck 203 AD.

Caracalla (so named after the Germanic cloak he preferred to wear) was born Septimius Bassianus in 188 at Lugdunum. He and his brother Geta were the sons of Septimius Severus. He was seen as a cruel militaristic ruler and was murdered by his troops while on campaign in Parthia.

Inv#: 9790
Guaranteed Authentic

$400

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