★ A lustrous denarius of Caracalla ★

Caracalla, 198-217. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.55 g, 1 h), Laodicea, 199. IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P II Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev. FELICITAS AVGG Felicitas standing front, head to left, holding long caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopiae in her left. BMC 693. Cohen 62 var. (differing bust type). RIC 339b. Rare. A lustrous example with a splendid portrait. Good extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.