Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII IMP III COS IIII P P S C, Isis

€273,939.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year215
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight25.2 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#544, OCRE#ric.4.crl.544
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, 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 descriptionCaracalla, in military attire, standing left, resting left foot on crocodile, holding spear in left hand; opposite him, Isis, draped, advancing right, holding two corn-ears in right hand and sistrum in left hand.
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.)
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MintageND (215)  - -
Catalog ID6673021810
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