A fine Ancient Roman silver denarius of Caracalla. The obverse depicts the laureate, bearded head of the emperor, facing right, with the legend ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. The reverse features Mars, helmeted and naked to waist, standing with his head left. He holds branch in extended right hand and rests left hand on a shield, a spear resting against the inside of left arm. The accompanying legend reads MARTI PACATORI. The coin was likely minted in Rome in AD 210-213. Diameter: (circa) 1.9cm Weight: 3.34g Provenance: Ex London Art Market, acquired 1980s-90s.