Caracalla. 198-217 AD. AE Sestertius, (24.95g., 31mm) Rome, 215 AD..
Analysis & expertise
Caracalla. 198-217 AD. AE Sestertius, (24.95g., 31mm) Rome, 215 AD. Obv: M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed right. Rx: P M TR P XVIII IMP III COS IIII P P S - C Aesculapius standing right, head left, holding staff around which serpent is entwined, flanked by standing Telesphorus on left and globe on right. BM 280. Cohen 329 (8 Fr.). RIC 538a.
Observed source price: € 140.00. Antikarts sale price includes a 15% markup.
Characteristics
Weight : 24.95 g Diameter : 31 mm RIC reference : RIC 538a Denomination : sestertius Metal : bronze Date : 217 AD Mint : Rome Source reference : 002881
Historical context
Chronological frame indicated on the source record: 217 AD. Mint mentioned in the source documentation: Rome. Monetary typology observed during cataloguing: sestertius, bronze.
Cultural value
References visible on the consulted listing: RIC 538a ; 002881.
Traceability & guarantees
Antikarts cataloguing reference: 002881. The photographs reproduce the specimen documented during catalog integration. This record corresponds to a specimen offered for sale on Antikarts. Stored documentary source: https://www.vcoins.com/fr/stores/carthago_numismatics/294/product/caracalla_198217_ad_ae_sestertius_2495g_31mm_rome_215_ad/2238613/Default.aspx.