Offered is an appealing Mars type (PONTIF TRP VIIII COSII) silver Denarius struck at Rome in 206AD under the reign of Emperor Caracalla, Sear#6820, RIC#83, BMCRE#498, RSC#424. Not only does this example feature a more unusal portrait of the Emperor surrounded by inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, it bears the rare Marrs VIIII reverse. A good strike, deep, radiant patina, and superb eye-appeal round out this scarce coin.
Offered is an appealing Mars type (PONTIF TRP VIIII COSII) silver Denarius struck at Rome in 206AD under the reign of Emperor Caracalla, Sear#6820, RIC#83, BMCRE#498, RSC#424. Not only does this example feature a more unusal portrait of the Emperor surrounded by inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, it bears the rare Marrs VIIII reverse. A good strike, deep, radiant patina, and superb eye-appeal round out this scarce coin.
