Roman Empire, Caracalla, Silver Denarius, 213 AD, VF $2 Mylar Before Gregory Blaxland

Before Gregory Blaxland

Coloured elements of the design depict a camel and a stylised tree in fading sunlight

The coin’s reverse portrays a coloured representation of a happy young snake curled around a log with foliage and toadstools

claimed Prime Minister Joseph Cook at Britain's declaration of war against Germany on 4 August 1914

As part of the New Year’s Eve Coin Series

Roman Empire, Caracalla, Silver Denarius, 213 AD, VF $2 Mylar Before Gregory BlaxlandROMAN IMPERIAL, SEVERAN, Caracalla (as Augustus 198 217 AD), Silver Denarius (2. 82g, 18mm), Rome mint 213 AD. Obv. Laureate head right, "ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT". Rev. Indulgentia enthroned left, "INDVLGENTIAE AVG". RIC 300; RSC 103. Very Fine.