© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Geta DI PATRII S C; Bacchus, Liber, and Hercules
| Bronze | 10.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-202 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bacchus, standing rightm holding jug and thyrsus, at feet, panther; facing him, Hercules standing left, holding club and lion-skin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DI PATRII S C
Translation:
Dii Patrii. Senatus Consultum.
The ancestral gods. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three Roman gods - Bacchus, Liber, and Hercules - on one side, which was a rare occurrence in Roman coinage. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a significant event or to promote the worship of these deities. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze, a less valuable metal than gold or silver, suggests that it was intended for everyday use and circulation among the general population.
