As - Geta (CONCORDIA MILIT S C; Concordia) (203-208) front As - Geta (CONCORDIA MILIT S C; Concordia) (203-208) back
As - Geta (CONCORDIA MILIT S C; Concordia) (203-208) photo
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)

As - Geta CONCORDIA MILIT S C; Concordia

 
Bronze 9.9 g -
Description
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
Weight
9.9 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#271826
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Concordia, standing left between six standards, setting hand on one and holding sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA MILIT S C

Translation:
Concordia Militum. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony with the soldiers. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote unity and stability, which is a fascinating historical context.