- Roman Empire silver denarius, 19mm, 3.22 grams, Sear's RSC 509a, RIC 226v (extremely rare variety not listed), Foss 77.
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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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