The Roman Empire
Caracalla augustus, 198 – 217. Sestertius 213, Æ 19.53 g. Laureate bust r. Rev. Securitas seated r., propping head on r. hand and holding sceptre; at feet, altar. In exergue, S C. C 576. RIC 512d.
A bold portrait and a wonderful enamel like green patina gently smoothed
on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Glendining 2-3 April 1952, Ryan V part, 2683. From the Pierre Bastine collection.