- Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Struck for Emperor Caracalla at the Rome Mint.
- Extremely rare variety with standard bearer close to Caracalla and holding standard high aloft into area of legend (see picture in RSC 509a).
- RSC 509a, RIC ---, Foss 77 (213 CE), approx 19mm, 3.22g.
- Certified by NGC to XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5.
- Superbly detailed reverse, very appealing in hand.
- Historic type issued to celebrate the Emperor's departure for military campaigns in Germany.
- Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG BRIT, laureate head of emperor right.
- Reverse: PROFECTIO AVG, Emperor in military dress standing right holding spear, behind, soldier standard bearer holding standard aloft.