© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
As - Geta PONTIF COS II S C
209 year| Bronze | 10.1 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 209 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Woman, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and drawing out drapery from breast with left hand; to right, two small figures lifting hands to one another.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF COS II S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
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 was known for his scholarly pursuits and was a prominent figure in Roman politics during his lifetime. The coin's design, which includes Geta's image, reflects the importance of his role in Roman society at the time.
