ROMAN EMPIRE. Caracalla. AD. 198-217. AR Denarius (3.60 gm; 19mm x 17mm). Laodicea ad Mare, AD 199. IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P II, laureate and draped bust to right / SPES PVBLICA, Spes advancing to left, holding flower and raising skirt. RIC IV 341; BMCRE 697; RSC 600. Choice EF. Lightly toned.