Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 114 6-7 May 2019
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Caracalla augustus, 198 – 217. Sestertius circa 214-217, Æ 24.53 g. M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM Providentia standing l., holding in r. hand wand on globe and sceptre in l.; in field, S – C. C 537. BMC 271. RIC 572a.
A strong portrait of excellent style and a lovely untouched brown tone. Hairline flan
crack at five o'clock and a small die shift on reverse, otherwise extremely fine