Sestertius - Caracalla PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C

€273,781.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year210
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#454, OCRE#ric.4.crl.454
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius Augustus Bitannicus. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the pious, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Britons.)
Reverse descriptionCaracalla and two Romans, standing right on platform, haranguing officer, facing right, holding sword and two soldiers, facing left, holding standards and shields; in background, two spears and vexillum.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONTIF TR P XIII COS III S C
(Translation: Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. [High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the 13th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (210)  - -
Catalog ID3833260600
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