As - Geta and Caracalla SAECVLARIA SACRA S C; Concordia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 203-208 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, veiled, standing right and left facing each other, sacrificing out of paterae in right hand over altar in front of distyle temple; in centre back-ground, Concordi (?) veiled facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLARIA SACRA S C
Translation:
Saecularia Sacra. Senatus Consultum.
Sacred centuries. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of two Roman emperors, Geta and Caracalla, on opposite sides, which was a unique design choice for Roman coins at the time.