CVC & Collectables presents a Roman Empire AR Denarius was struck under Emperor Caracalla in AD 206. Featuring Caracalla performing a religious sacrifice on the reverse, this historic silver coin is attributed as RIC 150 and certified NGC Ancients Choice Very Fine.
Coin Highlights:
- Empire: Roman Empire
- Emperor: Caracalla
- Reign: AD 198–217
- Date: AD 206
- Denomination: Denarius
- Composition: Silver (AR)
- Grade: NGC Ancients Ch VF
- Reference: RIC 150; Sear 6909; RSC 688
- Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Caracalla facing right with the legend ANTONINVS PIVS AVG.
- Reverse: Caracalla standing left in a toga, sacrificing from a patera over an altar, with the legend VOTA SVSCEPTA X.
Emperor History:
Caracalla was the son of Septimius Severus and ruled first alongside his father and brother Geta before becoming sole emperor. His reign is especially remembered for the Constitutio Antoniniana of AD 212, which extended Roman citizenship to nearly all free inhabitants of the empire. He remained emperor until his assassination in AD 217.
Collectibility:
Caracalla denarii are popular among collectors of the Severan dynasty, with this RIC 150 variety offering a distinctly ceremonial reverse. This example is authenticated and certified Choice VF by NGC Ancients.
