Watch List notes:

Caracalla, 198-217. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 20.17 g, 12 h), Rome, 210-213. M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM BRIT Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev. SECVRITATI PERPETVAE / S C Securitas seated right on throne, resting her head on her right hand and holding scepter in her left; to right, altar. BMC 248 var. (differing bust type). Cohen 576 corr. (omits PIVS on the obverse in error). RIC 512a. A bold and impressive piece with an attractive dark patina. Thin flan crack and with minor smoothing, otherwise, extremely fine.


From an old Viennese collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s and in 3rd generation family possession since.