Caracalla. Sestertius; Caracalla; 198-217 AD, Rome, 213 AD, Sestertius, 23.92g. BM-251, RIC-500a (R3), C-236 (60 Fr.). Obv: M AVREL ANTONIN[VS AVG] PIVS BRIT Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M TR P X[VI I]MP II around, COS IIII P P / S C in exergue, Circus Maximus, showing front wall with large entrance arch and eleven smaller arches; back wall with spectators, temple with altar before it, and top of arch surmounted by statues on r.; r. end wall topped by starter's lodge and statues; triumphal arch surmounted by statue of emperor in quadriga at l. end; spina with turning posts at ends, obelisk in middle, plus apparatus with dolphins for numbering laps and statue atop column; finally in the arena at r., as though just emerging from the starting gates, three racing chariots.This coin has an ancient hole in it, meaning that a Roman must have wanted to wear it. Ignoring the hole, the portrait is a good EF, and the reverse a strong VF. Without the hole, a coin like this would go for about $20,000. gVF. This lot is part of our 227th Buy or Bid Sale. You can buy at the estimate now or bid lower than our estimate. Lots that have not sold at their estimate before May 14th will be sold to the highest accepted offer at 4pm CT on May 14. Check our web site to see if the lot is still available. If you wish to buy any lot through Biddr, simply bid the estimate. We will get back to you if the item is already sold.