Caracalla, 198-217. Antoninianus (Silver, 24 mm, 5.41 g, 6 h), Rome, 216. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P Serapis, wearing kalathos, standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute and holding scepter with his left. BMC 167. Cohen 349. RIC 280e. Lustrous and clear, with a very sharp portrait of excellent style. Light die wear on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.
From the collection of Yves Gunzenreiner.