Watch List notes:

Caracalla, 198-217. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 26 mm, 9.90 g, 6 h), Rome, 212. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT Radiate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. P M TR P XV COS III P P / S - C Mars standing front, head to left, holding Victory in his right hand and spear and shield set on ground in his left; at his feet, bound captive seated left. BMC -, cf. 237 (no captive). Cohen 202. RIC 492. Rare. A beautiful example with an attractive glossy green patina and an excellent portrait. Minor deposits, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang, ex Aufhäuser 17, 18-19 March 2003, 430, and from the collection of E. Lejeune, Peus 250, 15 March 1954, 1586.