© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
As - Geta, Septimius Severus and Caracalla FELICITAS SAECVLI S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#271794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta seated right on platform on left; in front, officer; and citizen at foot of platform.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS SAECVLI S C
Translation:
Felicitas Saeculi. Senatus Consultum.
Fortune of the ages. 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 three Roman emperors: Geta, Septimius Severus, and Caracalla. This is significant because it was not common for Roman coins to feature multiple emperors, and it suggests that the three emperors were co-ruling together during this time period. Additionally, the inscription "FELICITAS SAECVLI S C" on the coin translates to "Good Fortune of the Age" in Latin, which was a common phrase used during the Roman Empire to express good wishes for the ruling emperor.
