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Caracalla Denarius

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This is the last of the coins I have to present before I leave for my son's this weekend. A Caracalla Denarius, RIC 83,with fair detail I was able to pick up right at $30. It was struck at Rome in 206 AD:

Caracalla-Denarius

Caracalla-Denarius


OBV: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right
REV: PONTIF TRP VIIII COS II, Mars in military dress standing left leaning on shield holding reversed spear
3.43g , 19mm
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Whats the green stuff under the coin?

Great New Purchase at a Great Price!
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The green stuff is clay I use to prop the coin.
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Nice looking bust of the emperor. Mars looks like he has a big smile on his face.
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Gorgeous coin!! (well, except for that hideous green clay)

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Now that's a sweet deal on a nice coin. I'm clay green with envy.
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Awesome looking coin jw,nice details, you are the master at finding the great deals......fruit salute .........
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