Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XVIII IMP III COS IIII P P S C, Jupiter and Victory

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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
Weight24.4 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.1#541A, OCRE#ric.4.crl.541A
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 descriptionJupiter, naked to waist, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, eagle.
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 ID9265068810
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