Caracalla (198-217).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 215 AD

Adlocutio of Caracalla

Lot # 605

Caracalla (198-217). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 215 AD. Obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from back. Rev. P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C. 'Adlocutio' scene: Caracalla, in military dress, standing right on low platform on left, raising right hand; with him on platform, to his left, officer standing right, to his right, officer standing facing; to right, Dacian bodyguard in short tunic and cloak standing right, holding falx, a second falx behind; to far right, two soldiers, helmeted in military dress, standing left, each holding an aquila in right hand and oblong shield in left; vexillum behind. Cf. RIC IV 525 var. (obverse legend); Cf. C. 275 (same). AE. 19.63 g. 31.5 mm. RRR. Variety of an already extremely rare and historically important issue. Brown patina with green hues. VF.

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Closing on: 2025-05-03 14:00:00 Roma time