Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. Laureate head right.
Reverse: PROFECTIO AVG. Caracalla in military dress standing right, holding spear; behind, two standards.
Quality specimen of this scarce (rated S by RIC IV-1) and interesting type, commemorative of the Caracalla's departure to his Parthian campaign. EF+ condition, conserving full details in both sides (including a spectacular portrait of Caracalla), bold reliefs and precious silver, with part of its original luster well preserved.RIC IV-1 225. Rome mint, AD 212-213. 3,45 g - 20 mm
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