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The silver Denarius served as the backbone of Roman currency for centuries, originally introduced as a high-purity silver coin during the Republic and maintaining its importance well into the Imperial period. By the early third century AD, the denarius had undergone significant debasement, with silver content reduced from nearly pure silver to approximately fifty percent or less. This Denarius from the reign of Caracalla boasts a Choice About Uncirculated grade from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), with ideal 5/5 grades for both strike and surface condition. Today, the Roman Empire Caracalla AR Denarius Coin is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This Roman Empire Caracalla AR Denarius earned an NGC Ancient Choice AU certification, indicating a coin around 55 to 58 on the Sheldon Numeric Scale. The coin features largely untoned surfaces, with a frost-satin brilliance and clear legends on both sides. The impressive 5/5 grade for both the strike and surface indicates a coin with well-struck, centered designs and surfaces that do not show extensive wear and tear.
Under Caracalla’s rule from 198 to 217 AD, Roman Empire Caracalla AR Denarius Coins featured the emperor’s distinctive portrait, often showing his characteristic stern expression and short-cropped hair. The reverse designs during Caracalla’s reign frequently celebrated military themes, including depictions of Mars, Victory figures, and legionary standards, reflecting his aggressive campaigns in Germany and the East.
Between 198 and 217 AD, the denarius experienced continued debasement under the Severan dynasty, with silver fineness declining further as emperors sought to finance military campaigns and maintain the loyalty of the legions. The weight and appearance of the coin remained relatively consistent, but metallurgical analysis reveals decreasing precious metal content during this period. This era witnessed the denarius being produced in vast quantities at mints across the empire to meet the demands of an expanding bureaucracy and military establishment.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about ancient silver coins for sale. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.
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The silver Denarius served as the backbone of Roman currency for centuries, originally introduced as a high-purity silver coin during the Republic and maintaining its importance well into the Imperial period. By the early third century AD, the denarius had undergone significant debasement, with silver content reduced from nearly pure silver to approximately fifty percent or less. This Denarius from the reign of Caracalla boasts a Choice About Uncirculated grade from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), with ideal 5/5 grades for both strike and surface condition. Today, the Roman Empire Caracalla AR Denarius Coin is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This Roman Empire Caracalla AR Denarius earned an NGC Ancient Choice AU certification, indicating a coin around 55 to 58 on the Sheldon Numeric Scale. The coin features largely untoned surfaces, with a frost-satin brilliance and clear legends on both sides. The impressive 5/5 grade for both the strike and surface indicates a coin with well-struck, centered designs and surfaces that do not show extensive wear and tear.
Under Caracalla’s rule from 198 to 217 AD, Roman Empire Caracalla AR Denarius Coins featured the emperor’s distinctive portrait, often showing his characteristic stern expression and short-cropped hair. The reverse designs during Caracalla’s reign frequently celebrated military themes, including depictions of Mars, Victory figures, and legionary standards, reflecting his aggressive campaigns in Germany and the East.
Between 198 and 217 AD, the denarius experienced continued debasement under the Severan dynasty, with silver fineness declining further as emperors sought to finance military campaigns and maintain the loyalty of the legions. The weight and appearance of the coin remained relatively consistent, but metallurgical analysis reveals decreasing precious metal content during this period. This era witnessed the denarius being produced in vast quantities at mints across the empire to meet the demands of an expanding bureaucracy and military establishment.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about ancient silver coins for sale. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.
