CARACALLA, A.D. 198-217. AR Denarius, Rome Mint, A.D. 198. NGC Ch EF. RIC-25b; RSC-159. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust right; Reverse: Minerva standing left, holding victoriola and spear; shield to left, trophy to right. An early issue for this future emperor, who would succeed his father, Septimius Severus, following the latters death in A.D. 211. Ex: Colosseum Hoard.