Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 24.50 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 211.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 799. Estimated: $ 3 000

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 24.50 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 211. M AVREL ANTONI NVS PIVS AVG, laureate bust right, slight drapery / VICT BRIT TR P XIIII COS III, S C in exergue, Victory standing right, left foot on helmet, placing right hand on trophy in center, composed of helmet, cuirass, shields, spears, and greaves; at foot of trophy on right, captive seated left on ground with hands tied behind back; on far right, veiled and draped female figure, standing facing, both hands on hips. RIC IV 483d var. (rev. legend); Banti 133; BMCRE 266; Mazzini 640 (same obv. die). Emerald green patina, flan crack. EF. Impressive portrait.

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear FPL 4 (Summer 1996), no. D76.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.