As - Geta VIRTVS AVGVSTOR S C; Roma and Victory
| 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#271836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory and parazonium and resting on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGVSTOR S C
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti). 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 the Roman goddess Victory (VIRTVS) on one side, and the Roman emperor Geta (GETA) on the other. This coin was minted during Geta's reign (203-208 AD) and is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a portrait of an emperor and a deity together. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition was a common material used for Roman coins during this time period.
