© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Geta AEQVITATI PVBLICAE S C; Aequitas
| Bronze | 8.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-212 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, heap of metal.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITATI PVBLICAE S C
Translation:
Aeqvitati Publicae. Senatus Consultum.
Public equity. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Geta, who was a Roman emperor who ruled alongside his father, Septimius Severus, and his brother, Caracalla. Geta's reign was marked by tension and conflict between him and his brother, which ultimately led to his assassination in 212 AD. Despite this, the coin bearing his image was still circulated and remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
