Caracalla. AV Aureus, 7.28g. Struck 202-204 AD. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. COS LVDOS SAECVL FEC Liber on left, standing right, holding cap and thyrsus, panther at feet, facing Hercules standing left, holding club and lionskin. Cohen 51 var. (bust type); BMC note 275A; RIC 74b; Calicó 2668. Extremely rare and a very interesting type. Minor edge marks, possibly traces of mounting, otherwise about extremely fine. Ex Helios sale 1, 2008, 317. From the Frank Kovacs collection. With permission of Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Auction 54, lot 496. Estimate: 12,000.00 CHF.