Offered is an appealing ‘Captives Mourning Trophy’ type (PART MAX PONT TR P X IIII) silver Denarius struck at Rome in 201AD under the reign of Emperor Caracalla, Sear#6853, RIC#54b, BMCRE#204. Featuring a fine younger portrait of the portrait of the Emperor surrounded by inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, this evocative type was issued to commemorate (and publicize) Caracalla’s victory over the Parthian Empire. Well and centrally struck on an even flan, this piece is of considerably more historical interest than the typical silvers of this reign.
Offered is an appealing ‘Captives Mourning Trophy’ type (PART MAX PONT TR P X IIII) silver Denarius struck at Rome in 201AD under the reign of Emperor Caracalla, Sear#6853, RIC#54b, BMCRE#204. Featuring a fine younger portrait of the portrait of the Emperor surrounded by inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, this evocative type was issued to commemorate (and publicize) Caracalla’s victory over the Parthian Empire. Well and centrally struck on an even flan, this piece is of considerably more historical interest than the typical silvers of this reign.
