- Emperor Caracalla Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Issued 203 CE while Co-Emperor with Septimius Severus (his Father).
- Approx. 19mm, 3.42g, RIC 130a, RSC 97, Foss 29 (attributed to 203 CE).
- Certified by NGC to Ch VF, well struck.
- Historic type issued to celebrate the Emperors' generosity to Carthage with measures to ensure the water supply.
- Pedigree: Ex. Empire Coins Auction #3, 5/85, Lot 356.
- Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped bust of emperor facing right.
- Reverse: INDVLGENTIA AVGG, in ex. IN CARTH, The Dea Caelestis holding thunder-bolt & scepter, riding on lion running right over waters gushing from rock.
- Dea Caelestis was the ancient city-goddess of Carthage.
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