Watch List notes:

Caracalla, 198-217. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.31 g, 12 h), Laodicea, 199. IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P II Laureate and draped bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev. SPES PVBLICA Spes advancing left, holding flower in her right hand and rising skirt with her left. BMC 696. Cohen 600. RIC 341b. A lovely example with a charming portrait. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.