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Caracalla, Denarius, Virtus Reverse with River Gods and Captive, RARE!

AR; 19mm/2.5gm    Rome Mint, ca. 206 AD.

Con/ Well-centered with fresh dies, glossy mint luster; a wonderful example of this issue struck on a large medallic flan. Softly struck on the reverse and a few strike cracks about the flan, otherwise, Good Very Fine.

Obv/ ANTONINVS PIVS AVG; Laur. bust right.

Rev/ VIRTVS AVGG; Caracalla standing left holding spear and parazonium, one bound captive to the left. To the right, two river gods leaning on urns - one to the left and one to the right.

Ref/ RIC VOL IVa, 175. RSC 670

Seller's Note/ The reverse on this issue refers to Caracalla's bravery in military operations, which probably involved the construction of bridges across several rivers, or possibly the erection of forts.

This remarkable issue is, without any doubt, one of the most beautiful denarius we have ever had the pleasure to share. In hand it's truly glorious!