As - Geta TR P IIII COS II P P S C
212 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 212 |
| 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#271895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant, advancing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII COS II P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. 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 Emperor Geta, who was known for his controversial reign and tumultuous relationship with his father and co-emperor, Septimius Severus. Despite his divisive rule, Geta's coinage remains a popular among collectors and historians, offering a unique glimpse into the political and economic climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
