Watch List notes:

Caracalla, 198-217. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 26 mm, 10.68 g, 1 h), Rome, 214. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P XVII IMP III 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, captive seated left. BMC 267. Cohen 259. RIC 528c. Some scuffs and scrapes and with a thin flan crack, otherwise, very fine.


From the G.G. Collection of Roman Imperial third century middle bronzes.