Caracalla. As Caesar, A.D. 196-198. AR denarius. 3.47 gm. 19 mm. Laodiceia ad Mare mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, A.D. 196-197. His bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF / Minerva standing left, holding spear and shield; SECVRITAS PERPETVA. RIC IV.1 330. RSC 566. Near Extremely Fine; rich old toning; bold and attractive young boy's bust of unusual and fine style; large flan. Scarce issue with an unusual bust type.

From the W. F. Stoecklin Collection (Switzerland).From the collection of Dr. Lesic (Belgrad); from the Niš Hoard of the early 1930s ("Niška Kamenc"). (NB lot 81).