Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XVI COS IIII P P S C, Libertas

€273,854.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year213
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.1 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#498C, OCRE#ric.4.crl.498C
Obverse descriptionHead of Caracalla, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius Augustus Bitannicus. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the pious, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Britons.)
Reverse descriptionLibertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XVI COS IIII P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (213)  - -
Catalog ID9951904620
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