Caracalla, 198-217. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 25 mm, 8.82 g, 1 h), Rome, 213. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT Radiate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. P M TR P XVI COS IIII P P / S - C Mars standing front, head to left, holding Victory in his right hand and resting his left on shield set on ground, spear leaning against his left arm; at his feet, bound captive seated left. BMC 254. Cohen 219. RIC 501. Rare. Somewhat smoothed, otherwise, very fine.
From the G.G. Collection of Roman Imperial third century middle bronzes.