201 NGC Ch AU Caracalla Roman Empire Denarius Parthia War Laodicea Mint Commemorative with Pedigree (19040802C)

Roman Empire silver denarius, 3.70g (heavy flan for period), RIC 346 (rated as scarce), issued 201 CE, minted at Laodicea, Syria mint. Almost Uncirculated silver denarius of Emperor Caracalla as boy. Certified by NGC to Ch (Choice) AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Pedigree: Ex. CNG, Auction XXXIII, 3/15/95, Lot 902.  Superb style portrait of the youthful emperor and reverse detail with trophy arrayed with weapons and captives. Historic commemorative type issued 201 CE to celebrate victories over Parthia. Obverse: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of emperor. Reverse: PART MAX PONT TR P IIII, COS in ex., two captives seated left and right mourning at foot of trophy decorated with arms.