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

€273,849.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year213
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.4 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#496B, OCRE#ric.4.crl.496B
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, 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 descriptionMars, helmeted, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield, spear leaning against left arm; at feet, left, captive seated.
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 ID6198294160
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