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200 NGC Ch XF Caracalla Roman Empire Denarius Security Pedigree (21070902C)

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  • Emperor Caracalla Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
  • Undated but issued 200/201 CE while Co-Emperor with Septimius Severus (his Father).
  • Approx. 19mm, 3.20g, RIC 351b, RSC 572.
  • Certified by NGC to Ch XF, well struck, nice portrait.
  • Minted at Laodicea Eastern Mint.
  • Pedigree: Ex. CNA IV (precursor to CNG) 9/88, Lot 400506. 
  • Obverse: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of emperor facing right.
  • Reverse: SECVRIT ORBIS, Securitas seated left holding scepter and propping head on left hand.
  • Securitas was the goddess of security and stability, especially the security of the Roman Empire.  Likely an advertisement of the safety & security provided to the Empire by the Severan Dynasty.