Description Roman Empire. Caracalla A.D.198-217. AR denarius, Caracalla as Caesar under Septimius Severus. Obverse: Caracalla bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Legend: M AVR ANTON-CAES PONTIF. Reverse: Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak tied round waist, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand. Reverse legend: MARTIVLTORI ROME MINT. Reference: RIC IV. 1#11, OCRE # ric.4.crl.11. Silver: 3.22g, 16-17mm. Grade: Obverse VF bust, damaged edge.
