The Roman Empire
Caracalla augustus, 198 – 217. Aureus 215, AV 6.71 g. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust l. Rev. P M TR P XVIII – COS IIII P P Sol, naked but for cloak over l. arm, standing facing, head l. raising r. arm and holding globe. C 285. BMC 134. RIC 264e. Calicó 2720 (this coin). Biaggi 1192 (this coin).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. An unusual left portrait of fine
style struck on a full flan, extremely fine / good extremely fine
Ex Rauch sale September 2012, 1118. From the Biaggi collection. From the collection of a retired banker.