Roman Caracalla - Aesculapius - As > Lot No. 0134

Description:
215 AD, Rome mint. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM legend with laureate head right. Rev: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P S C legend with Aesculapius standing facing, holding serpent-entwined staff, Telesphorus at foot left, globe at foot right.

Measurements:
9.55 grams.

Condition:
Extremely fine, reverse legend slightly weak, fields lightly smoothed, rare.

References:
Sear 6996 variant (Telesphorus); RIC 554a; Cohen 309-310; see Wildwinds.com (this coin).

Estimate: £100 - 150 (EUR 120 - 190; USD 160 - 240)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £180