Caracalla Silver Denarius (AD 210–213) - BRIT Campaign Title - VF/gVF (RIC 227 / RSC 529)

Single Very Fine (VF) to Good VF ancient silver Denarius struck under the Roman Emperor Caracalla at the Rome Mint. Supplied in a brand-new Mylar coin flip for protection.

• Caracalla Silver Denarius (Struck c. AD 210–213).
• Historic Ruler & Campaign Issue: Struck during the reign of Caracalla, featuring the desirable BRIT title awarded for military campaigns in Roman Britain alongside his father, Septimius Severus.
• Reverse features Providentia (Goddess of Divine Foresight) standing facing left, holding a wand over a globe at her feet with her right hand and a sceptre in her left, surrounded by the legend PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM.
• Obverse features a high-relief laureate head of Caracalla facing right with the legend ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT.
• Condition Standard / Technical Grade: Very Fine (VF) to Good VF (Obverse). Features a high-relief profile showing sharp hair curls, a detailed beard, and strong facial features with minimal wear across the high points.
• Surface Notes: Bright, clean silver surfaces with smooth fields and minor rim stress marks typical of hammered ancient coinage. Struck slightly softer on the reverse die, but retains a complete reverse legend and well-defined central figure.
• Catalog Reference: RIC IV 227 / RSC 529 / BMC 99.
• Technical Specs: Silver Denarius, approximately 3.0g–3.4g weight, 18.00mm diameter.

Please Note:

• Package Contents: This listing is for the single featured coin only.
• Packaging: Supplied in an archival-safe, PVC-free Mylar coin flip.
• Image Note: Photos show the exact coin you will receive.

About this Coin

Struck during the Severan period, this silver denarius depicts the notorious Emperor Caracalla, best known for his construction of the iconic Baths of Caracalla and his decree granting Roman citizenship to all free men across the empire. The BRIT obverse legend links this specific issue directly to the brutal Severan campaigns in Caledonia (modern Scotland) between AD 208 and 211. Boasting a striking, high-detail portrait, clean silver surfaces, and significant military-historical context, this specimen is a premium addition to any ancient Roman imperial collection.