199 NGC Ch AU Caracalla Roman Empire Denarius Emperor Victory Captive (21070804C

Description

Emperor Caracalla Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
Issued 199 CE while Co-Emperor with Septimius Severus (his Father).
Approx. 18mm, 3.32g, RIC 27a (rated as Scarce) variety,
RSC 406 variety
.
Certified by NGC to Ch AU, well struck with detailed treatment of Caracalla in military dress with Parthian captive below
.
Historic
type issued to celebrate Rome's victories over Parthia
.
Apparently unpublished obverse portrait with draped/cuirassed bust.
Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTON AVG, laureate,
draped &
cuirassed bust of emperor facing right.
Reverse: PONTIFEX TR P II,  Caracalla in military dress standing left holding Victory on globe & reversed spear, Parthian captive seated at feet.