© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Caracalla and Geta P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
| Gold | 7.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 199-200 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Translation:
Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar, Pontifex [Maximus].
Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar, [high] priest.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Caracalla and Geta is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 199-200 AD, during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who was struggling to maintain control over the empire's vast territories and deal with internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the traditional imagery and symbols of Roman power and prosperity, such as the emperors' busts and the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus. This coin is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire, even in times of strife and change.
