213 NGC XF Caracalla Roman Empire Denarius Emperor & Standard Bearer (18100201CZ)

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Roman Empire silver denarius, 19mm, 3.22 grams, Sear's RSC 509a, RIC 226v (extremely rare variety not listed), Foss 77.
Certified by NGC to XF, Strike 5/5, Surfaces 3/5.
Historic type issued to celebrate departure for campaigns in Germany, Foss dates to 213 AD (See Roman Historical Coins).
Very rare variety with standard bearer very close to Caracalla and holding standard high aloft into area of legend (see picture in RSC).
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG BRIT, laureate bust of emperor.
Reverse: PROFECTIO AVG, Emperor in military dress standing right holding spear, behind, soldier standard bearer holding standard aloft.

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