Caracalla. As Caesar, AD 196-198. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.78 g, 8h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3206. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Caracalla. As Caesar, AD 196-198. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.78 g, 8h). Rome mint. Struck AD 196-198. Bare-headed and draped bust right / Lituus, apex, bucranium, and simpulum. RIC IV 6; RSC 53. VF, toned, some encrustation, weakly struck in spots.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Walter Sheridan for @$35.

The reverse calls Caracalla "emperor to be", a title accorded otherwise only to Titus as Caesar.

The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.