Roman Empire, Caracalla, 198-217, Aureus 201, Rome, of highest rarity

Roman Empire. Caracalla, 198-217. Aureus 201, Rome. Gold 7.29 g.; 20 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right. Obverse capiton: ANTONINVS AVG PON TR P IIII //
Reverse: Jugate busts of Septimius Severus, radiate, draped, and of Julia Domna, diademed, draped, on crescent. Reverse caption: CONCORDIA AETERNAE

RIC 52 corr. (bust of Sept. Severus misdescribed as cuirassed); BMC 260; Calicó 2849 ; Cohen 1 ; Mazzini III, pl. XXXVIII, 1.

Aureus of the highest rarity, missing from almost every serious collection! Very rare type with outstanding quality despite a slight old cleaning, and a slight mark on the edge at 8 on the reverse, perhaps a touchstone mark on the edge at 6. Almost uncirculated AU 55-58