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

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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
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.1#547, OCRE#ric.4.crl.547
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM MAX
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius Augustus Germanicus Maximus. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the pious, emperor (Augustus), great conqueror of the Germans.)
Reverse descriptionCaracalla, in military attire, on horse galloping right, trampling fallen enemy.
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 ID9692543970
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