Roman Empire. Caracalla augustus, 198 – 217.
Sestertius 215, AE 20.75 g. M AVREL ANTONINVS – PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. P M TR P XVIII IMP III COS IIII P P Caracalla in military attire, standing l., r. foot on crocodile, holding spear; to l., Isis advancing r. towards him, holding two ears of corn and sistrum. In exergue, S C. C 334. BMC 285. RIC 544.
A bold portrait and a lovely untouched enamel-like green
patina. Good very fine / very fine
Ex M&M sale 20, 2006, 340.