Roman Empire, Caracalla 198-217, Silver Denarius

Description

This exquisite Roman denarius was minted during the reign of Caracalla, one of the most notorious emperors of the Roman Empire. This denarius is a true piece of history and would make an excellent addition to any collection. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of ancient Roman currency with this stunning Caracalla denarius.

3.42g, 18mm
Laureate head of Caracalla right “ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT”
Liberalitas standing left holding a abacus and cornucopiae. “LIBERALITAS AVG VI”
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If you would like to learn a bit of history about Caracalla, we recommend reading our blog post: “Caracalla: The Son of Septimius”

If you would like to learn more about the importance of the denarius in Ancient Rome, we recommend reading our blog post: “Denarius: How Rome’s Coins Kept An Empire Stable”

If you would like a brief timeline of Ancient Rome we recommend reading our blog post: “Ancient Rome: The City Founded By Two Brothers”