199 NGC Ch AU Caracalla Roman Empire Denarius Emperor Victory Captive Unpublished (21070804C) 4 Pence only 1 higher (MS65)

only 1 higher (MS65)

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Edge: PAYABLE AT LONDON +++++

some die polish is noted

199 NGC Ch AU Caracalla Roman Empire Denarius Emperor Victory Captive Unpublished (21070804C) 4 Pence only 1 higher (MS65)Emperor Caracalla Roman Empire silver denarius coin.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 Apparently unpublished obverse portrait with draped cuirassed bust.