Sestertius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: M. ANTONINVS A. BRIT — Head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Reverse: DEO — Providentia stands upright, head turned left, holding a wand in her right hand and a long sceptre in her left; an orb at her feet on the left; pearl border; SC. Date: 210–213. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 30.0 mm, weight 22.69 g.
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Sestertius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: M. ANTONINVS A. BRIT — Head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Reverse: DEO — Providentia stands upright, head turned left, holding a wand in her right hand and a long sceptre in her left; an orb at her feet on the left; pearl border; SC. Date: 210–213. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 30.0 mm, weight 22.69 g.

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Sestertius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse M Antoninvs A Brit Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Deo Providentia stands upright head turned left holding wand right hand long sceptre orb feet Sc Date 210–213 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0 mm weight 22.69 g round irregular metal object worn textured surface showing mix brown dark brown green hints blue reddish tones object uneven edge small notch side mottled areas discoloration patina across face suggesting pitting surface erosion no visible text.

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