CARACALLA, A.D. 198-217. AV Aureus (7.43 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 213. ANACS AU-50.RIC-210 var. (rev. legend arrangment); Calico-2711 var. (same); Triton-VI, lot 1016 (same dies). Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: P M TR P XVI IMP II / COS IIII P P, Caracalla, holding reins and eagle-tipped scepter, standing in triumphal quadriga right. A <strong>RARE </strong>and attractive issue, this example presents a well centered strike along with a good deal of lustrous brilliance and little evidence of any actual handling.
