Caption

Sestertius of Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl border; inscription MAVRELANTONINVS PIVS AVGG BRIT. Reverse: Fortuna seated facing left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, a wheel under the throne, pearl rim; inscription FORT RED P M TR P XX III COS II I P P. Date: 211. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 31.5 mm, weight 21.60 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_460

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Keywords

Sestertius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right pearl border inscription MAVRELANTONINVS PIVS AVGG BRIT Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under throne pearl rim inscription FORT RED P M TR P XX III COS II I P P Date 211 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.5 mm weight 21.60 g worn round coin raised profile bearded man showing detailed hair laurel- headband chip edge uneven rim surface dark brown areas lighter brown subtle reddish greenish spots highlights metallic gray raised features.