Caracalla, as Augustus (AD 198-217). AR denarius (20mm, 3.20 gm, 6h). NGC MS S 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style Rome, AD 200. ANTONINVS-AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right, seen from behind / PONTIF-TR P III, Caracalla, as Sol, standing facing, head left, nude but for chlamys over left shoulder, globe in right hand, grounded spear in left. RIC IV.I 30. Beautiful Fine Style portrait of a young Caracalla with a soft rounded face, which contrasts greatly with those of his adult portraits.

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