Sestertius - Caracalla P M TR P XX IMP III COS IIII P P S C, Diana

€273,981.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year217
TypeStandard circulation coins
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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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#565, OCRE#ric.4.crl.565
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 descriptionDiana, with crescent on brow, mantle flying behind her, draped, standing left in biga of bulls.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XX IMP III COS IIII P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 20th 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 (217)  - -
Catalog ID9685112430
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