Watch List notes:

Caracalla, Caesar, 196-198. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.20 g, 12 h), Rome, 197-198. M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev. [DESTINATO IMP]ERAT Lituus, apex, bucranium, simpulum. BMC 193. Cohen 53. RIC 6. Nicely toned. Struck on a somewhat short flan, otherwise, very fine.


From a German collection, privately acquired from F. Sternberg (with original ticket).