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The obverse depicts a laureate head of Caracalla facing right. The legend appears to read:
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
The reverse shows Caracalla on horseback riding right and holding a spear, with a kneeling captive beneath the horse. The reverse legend appears to read:
PONTIF TR P XI COS III
The letters PROF appear in the exergue below the horse. This refers to profectio, the emperor’s ceremonial departure for a military campaign.
This type is generally attributed as RIC IV 107.
Coin details
Ruler: CaracallaDenomination: Silver denariusDate: Approximately AD 208Mint: RomeObverse: Laureate head of Caracalla rightObverse legend: ANTONINVS PIVS AVGReverse: Caracalla riding right on horseback, holding spear; kneeling captive belowReverse legend: PONTIF TR P XI COS IIIExergue: PROFReference: RIC IV 107Diameter: Approximately 18 mmWeight: Approximately 2.50 gramsCertification: UncertifiedThe item pictured is authentic and is the item you will receive.
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