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Ancient To ID #4 | Caracalla, Bronze-Coloured Denarius?

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18mm

I think it is Constans. Any idea what the reverse represents?

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Sorry, this is #4

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You can soaked it in olive oil for about 1 day.Then in water for 2 hours.To see the details better.
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I think its 'Captives beneath staff or standard' (two kneeling, facing outwards from staff) but the inscription is not the most common 'virtus ...' type.

I think I can read 'MAX PO' on the reverse.
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It's not Constans - it's much earlier, a denarius of Caracalla. Wildwinds example. It's also supposed to be silver, which this coin does not appear to be. It may be a contemporary (ancient) counterfeit.
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