Caracalla * Serapis, 196-217 AD. AR Denarius

Caracalla * Serapis, Silver Denarius

Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM * Laureate head right.
Rev: P M TR P XX COS IIII P P Serapis * wearing polos standing left, holding bound-wreath(?) in right hand and scepter in his left hand, arm slightly raised.

Exergue: (Blank)

Mint: Rome
Struck: 217 AD.

Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 2.53 grams
Die axis: 300°

Condition: Beautiful. Bright, clear luster. Small flan crack on reverse.

Refs:*
RIC 289c, pg. 255

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Noah

[Mar 25, 2007 at 01:39 AM]

that is one of the handsomest portraits of his I have seen...most make him out to match his personality

taurisker

[Aug 25, 2008 at 02:24 PM]

great portrait of Caracalla ... strong, but not brutal as usual for him

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