Caracalla, 198-217. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.71 g, 12 h), Rome, 217. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. P M TR P XX COS IIII P P Luna, with crescent on head and fold of drapery floating around and above, driving fast biga of bulls to left, holding reins in both hands. BMC 185. Cohen 395 corr. (bust type). RIC 284d. Lustrous, beautifully toned and with a magnificent reverse. The obverse struck slightly off center and with minor flan faults, otherwise, virtually as struck.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.