Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII IMP III COS IIII P P S C, Asclepius and Telesphorus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year215
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.1 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#538B, OCRE#ric.4.crl.538B
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, laureate, cuirassed, seen from back, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius Augustus Germanicus. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the pious, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.)
Reverse descriptionAsclepius, nude to waist, standing front, head left, holding serpent-wreathed wand in right hand; to left, Telesphorus; on ground, right, globe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XVIII IMP III COS IIII P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (215)  - -
Catalog ID4020437740
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