Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XVI IMP II COS IIII P P S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year213
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight26.8 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#500C, OCRE#ric.4.crl.500C
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVR ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius Felix Augustus. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionCircus, showing obelisk, spina, chariots, etc.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XVI IMP II COS IIII P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (213)  - -
Catalog ID6216968940
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