Roman Empire, Caracalla, Silver Denarius, 198 AD, nVF

ROMAN IMPERIAL, SEVERAN, Caracalla (as Caesar 195-198 AD), Silver Denarius (3.12g, 16mm), Rome mint 198 AD. Obv. Draped and cuirassed bust right, with youthful features, "M AVR ANTONINVS CAES". Rev. Assortment of pontifical instruments: lituus, helmet, bucranium and simpulum, "DESTINATO IMPERAT". RIC 6; RSC 53. Typically small flan, not a bad portrait, near Very Fine to Very Fine.