Ancient: Caracalla Denarius

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  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Latest coin to share is a caracalla denarius I picked up for a total of $15. A very common reverse but the year it was struck/legend, is a tad scarcer then the usual ones minted in 212 & 213 A.D., so I found when looking around.

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    Caracalla (198 - 217 A.D.)
    AR Denarius
    O: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate head right.
    R: P M TR P XVII — COS IIII P P, nude Hercules standing half-left, holding branch and club upward, lion’s skin draped over arm.
    Rome Mint 214 A.D.
    3g
    20mm
    RIC 239. RSC 244
     
    Mat, Sep 19, 2014
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  3. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    I would expect to pay much more than $15 for that coin. Great find!
     
    John Anthony, Sep 19, 2014
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Great coin, especially for that price (Bing price!).
     
    Bing, Sep 19, 2014
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  5. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    +1
     
    dougsmit, Sep 19, 2014
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  6. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Great job picking this one up for that price!
     
    zumbly, Sep 19, 2014
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  7. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Nice pick-up, Mat ... ya gotta love the good ol' Hecules reverse (cool coin)

    My only Caracalla example is one my sweet all-time favs ...


    Caracalla bulls.jpg
     
    stevex6, Sep 19, 2014
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  8. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    that's a very nice coin mat...that is an AWESOME coin for 15 bucks!
     
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    chrsmat71, Sep 20, 2014
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  9. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Thanks, Chris!
     
    Mat, Sep 20, 2014
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  10. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Great coin and awesome deal!
     
    randygeki, Sep 20, 2014
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  11. THCoins

    THCoins Well-Known Member

    On both coins shown the reverse appeals more to me than the portrait. On the only one i have of Caracalla this is just the opposite. Bought it solely because of the bold portrait.
    Caracalla.jpg
     
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  12. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    As far as value for money is concerned that is very hard to beat. A nice scowling portrait, full legends on both sides and a good reverse. What is not to like?
     
    maridvnvm, Sep 20, 2014
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