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

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year214
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.1#525B, OCRE#ric.4.crl.525B
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, standing right on platform, accompanied by two officers, and haranguing officer and two soldiers, all standing left; behind, vexillum.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Imperator Tertium, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th 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 (214)  - -
Catalog ID8458770330
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