As - Geta (PONTIF COS S C; Minerva) (203-208) front As - Geta (PONTIF COS S C; Minerva) (203-208) back
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As - Geta PONTIF COS S C; Minerva

 
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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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#271799
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, leaning on shield, holding spear in right hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PONTIF COS S C

Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Consul. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, consul. 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 image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on the reverse side, which signifies the importance of knowledge and intelligence during the Roman Empire.