The Wonderful World of Ancient Coin Collecting
Coinage of the Roman Empire


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Coin Description:
Grade: NGC Ch AU Surface: 4/5 Surface: 4/5
Owner: RAM-VT
 
Set Category: Ancients
Set Name: The Wonderful World of Ancient Coin Collecting
Slot Name: Coinage of the Roman Empire
Research: Currently not available

Owner's Description

Roman Empire Caracalla AD 198 - 217 AR Denarius RIC 25b: Sear #6820 Ch AU - Strike 5/5 - Surface 4/5 Census - NGC does not provide census info on ancient coins :>( Obv. Laureate, draped bust of Caracalla right, legend reads IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P Rev. Minerva stg. L., holding Victory and spear, shield at feet, trophy behind, legend reads MINER VICTRIX Lucius Septimius Bassianus, commonly known as Caracalla, was Roman emperor from 209 to 217. The eldest son of Septimius Severus, he ruled jointly with his younger brother Geta until he murdered the latter in 211. Caracalla is remembered as one of the most notorious emperors because of the massacres and persecutions he authorized throughout the empire. The nickname Caracalla was derived from a hooded cloak of Gallic origin which he adopted as his favorite dress during his later years. My cost $58

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