Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 95 6 October 2016
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The Roman Empire
Caracalla augustus, 198 – 211
Sestertius circa 214-217, Æ 24.40 g. M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM Providentia standing l., holding in r. hand wand on globe and sceptre in l.; in field, S – C. C 537. BMC 271. RIC 572a.
A magnificent portrait of fine style struck in high relief. Dark green patina very
gently smoothed, otherwise extremely fine