Bearded Caracalla


Caracalla (198-217). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 210-213 AD. Obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. Laureate head right. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM SC. Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and sceptre. RIC IV 511a; C. 532. 22.49 g. 32.50 mm. R. Rare. Choice example struck on a medallic flan, with enchanting light green patina; minor traces of smoothing. EF.