Sestertius - Caracalla PROF AVGG PONTIF TR P XI COS III S C

€273,751.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year208
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.1 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#433, OCRE#ric.4.crl.433
Obverse descriptionHead of Caracalla, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius Augustus. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionCaracalla, in military attire, on horse prancing right (?), holding raised spear in hand, preceded by one soldier and followed by two others.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROF AVGG PONTIF TR P XI COS III S C
(Translation: Profectiones Augustorum. Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Departure of the emperors (Augusti). [High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (208)  - -
Catalog ID5245658610
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