Caracalla, AR Antoninianus
(Named for him, he introduced this most important denomination of the 3rd century in 215 A.D.)
Mint of Rome, 215 A.D.
23mm, 5.06gm, die axis: 6:30
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P. Sol standing right, head left, raising hand and holding globe.
RIC IV, i 264c, RSC 287, Cf. SR 6777, VM 4/4.