Caracalla as Caesar (196-198). AR Denarius, Laodicea ad Mare mint. Struck under Septimius Severus,197-198 AD. Obv. M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRITAS PERPETVA. Minerva standing left, holding shield set on ground and inverted spear. RIC IV 330; C. 566 (Fr. 5). 2.46 g. 18.00 mm. R. A very attractive example. Enchanting iridescent old cabinet tone, with reddish and blue highlights. About EF.