Caracalla, 198-217. As (Copper, 25 mm, 10.88 g, 12 h), Rome, 215. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P / S - C Aesculapius standing facing, leaning right on serpent-entwined staff; to his feet, globe; in left field, Telesphorus standing facing. BMC 295 var. (bust seen from front). Cohen 310. RIC 554c. Beautiful green patina. Slightly rough, otherwise, good very fine.
From the G.G. Collection of Roman Imperial third century middle bronzes, ex Peus 413, 29 October 2014, 399.