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Caracalla Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 210. M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / PONTIF TR P XIII COS III, Caracalla and Geta, each togate, standing facing each other, sacrificing from paterae over altar behind which stands veiled Concordia facing; SC in exergue. RIC 452a. 28.65g, 33mm, 1h.
Good Fine. Encrustations. Very Rare.
This very rare reverse type, usually thought to depict Concordia sacrificing with Caracalla and Geta at the successful conclusion of the campaign in Britannia, is traditionally noted as being aimed to dispel rumours of division between the brothers and instead promote an image of a strong entente.
However, it has been suggested that the central figure could in fact be Septimius Severus (on some examples the features are far more male than female), which would make this an extremely interesting dynastic type promoting the strong bonds between father and sons as hostilities ended and the Caledonians sued for peace.
Good Fine. Encrustations. Very Rare.
This very rare reverse type, usually thought to depict Concordia sacrificing with Caracalla and Geta at the successful conclusion of the campaign in Britannia, is traditionally noted as being aimed to dispel rumours of division between the brothers and instead promote an image of a strong entente.
However, it has been suggested that the central figure could in fact be Septimius Severus (on some examples the features are far more male than female), which would make this an extremely interesting dynastic type promoting the strong bonds between father and sons as hostilities ended and the Caledonians sued for peace.