Caption

Sestertius of Caracalla (reigned 198–217; emperor 188–217). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl border; inscription MAVRELANTONINVS PIVS AVGBRIT. 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 X 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_461

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Keywords

Sestertius Caracalla reigned 198–217 emperor 188–217 Obverse head emperor laurel wreath facing right pearl border inscription MAVRELANTONINVS PIVS AVGBRIT Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under throne pearl rim inscription FORT RED P M TR P X III COS II I P P Date 211 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.5 mm weight 21.60 g round dark brown coin slightly irregular edge small missing section near rim coin seated figure profile wearing draped clothing long thin object raised outlines shallow engraved details surface areas lighter brown subtle reddish tones raised lines greenish-brown spots wear background plain white.