Roman Empire, Caracalla, 211-217, Sestertius ca. 214-217, Rome

Roman Empire. Caracalla augustus, 198 – 217. Sestertius circa 214-217, Æ 24.53 g.
Obverse: M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. // Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM Providentia standing l., holding in r. hand wand on globe and sceptre in l.; in field, S – C.

C 537. BMC 271. RIC 572a.

A strong portrait of excellent style and a lovely untouched brown tone. Hairline flan crack at five o'clock and a small die shift on reverse, otherwise extremely fine