ROMAN EMPIRE
CARACALLA AS CAESAR, A.D. 198-217. Sestertius (21.53 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 196-197.
RIC-401. Bare-headed draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right; Reverse:
Spes advancing left holding flower and raising hem of skirt.
Well rendered youthful portraiture, struck on a large planchet with full legends. Dark green patina with a few small areas of encrustation.ALMOST VERY FINE.
Estimate: $300