Diadumenian as Caesar. Sestertius

Diadumenian as Caesar; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, Sestertius, 29.43g. Cf. RIC-219. Obv: M OPE[L ANTONINVS DIADVME]NIANVS CAES, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from back. Rx: SPES [P]VBLICA, advancing l. holding flower; S-C across. Rare bust type seen from back in this issue. For another specimen from different dies, cf. Elsen III, Dec. 2011, lot 321. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Pegasi 40, May 2019, lot 539.. G