© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Geta FORT RED TR P III COS II P P S C; Fortuna
211 year| Bronze | 10.7 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; below seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT RED TR P III COS II P P S C
Translation:
Fortuna Redux. Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety). Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.078–12.294 g;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 Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Geta, who was a Roman emperor and the son of Septimius Severus. This coin was minted during Geta's reign, which lasted from 209 to 211 AD.
