Roman Empire, Caracalla, Silver Denarius, 214 AD, VF+ Gold - 0.5g Proof The official foundation of Australia’s

The official foundation of Australia’s national capital took place at midday on 12 March 1913

This unique coin set

The Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games mark the fourth occasion Australia has provided the venue for the games following on from Sydney (1938)

Thus commenced one of the largest fleet operations and single migration movements of the time

gracefully floating on water

Roman Empire, Caracalla, Silver Denarius, 214 AD, VF+ Gold - 0.5g Proof The official foundation of Australia’sROMAN IMPERIAL, SEVERAN, Caracalla (as Augustus 198 217 AD), Silver Denarius (2. 70g, 18mm), Rome mint 214 AD. Obv. Laureate head right, "ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM". Rev. Caracalla stands left, togate and holding baton and branch, "PM TR P XVII COS IIII PP". RIC 246; RSC 247. Heavily toned with a deep grey, noteworthy reverse diework, Very Fine good Very Fine.