Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year214
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight22.2 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#525C, OCRE#ric.4.crl.525C
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, 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 descriptionCaracalla, in military attire, standing right on platform, accompanied by two officers, and haranguing officer and two soldiers, all standing left; behind, vexillum.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (214)  - -
Catalog ID2998956180
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