★ Ex CNG E-362. 2015 ★

ROMAN EMPIRE. Caracalla.
Bronze Sestertius, AD 212. Rome.
Obv: M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right. Rev: P M TR P XV COS III P P, Mars standing left, holding Victory, shield and spear; captive with hands tied behind back seated to left at his feet, S-C across fields.

About Extremely Fine; areas of bronze disease, otherwise a wonderful, 'medallic' coin - boasting a splendid portrait and spectacular light brown patina.

From the Euclidean Collection; ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 362 (28/10/2015), lot 417 (950 USD).

Reference: RIC IV-490a corr. (rev. legend); BMCRE-235.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 32 mm.
Weight: 24.39 g.
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