Free USA Shipping



213 NGC XF Caracalla Roman Empire Denarius RARE Emperor Soldier Standard Bearer (21091505C)

Regular price $550.00

  • 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.