Caracalla, 198-217. Dupondius. Aesculapius. Rare.

Caracalla, 198-217. Dupondius Orichalcum, 24 mm. 9.0 gm. Rome, 215. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P / S – C Aesculapius standing front, head to left, leaning right on serpent-entwined staff; at his feet to left, Telesphorus standing facing; at his feet to right globe set on ground. BMC 291 var. (without Telesphorus). Cohen 303 var. (without Telesphorus). RIC 550b. Rare.