WCNC.Roman Empire.CARACALLA.Denarius w Jupiter.XF/VF.
   Current Bid:   $49.00

ROMAN EMPIRE

CARACALLA
  Septimius Bassanus,by AD 196 Marcus Aurelius Antoninus,
(Caracalla after AD 193)
   Emperor, AD 198-217

Silver Denarius

 Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG.GERM, His laureated and bearded head right.
 Reverse:P.M.TR.P.XVII COS.IIII P.P, Jupiter standing left
    holding sceptre and thunderbolt, eagle at his feet.

  Reference: Sear -, Van Meter 61/1.
   Grade: Extremely Fine/Very Fine.

Comments: Strong strike. Well centered.
Very Good portrait. Good legible reverse.
Grey and dirt toning/patina. Nice eye appeal.

Auction Closed: 08/30/1999 16:21:57 PDT