Aureus - Geta CASTOR; Castor
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-202 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castor, naked except for cloak, standing left in front of horse, which he holds by reins in right hand, and holding spear or sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CASTOR
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Geta coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin features an image of Geta, who was the younger son of Severus and was appointed as his co-emperor in 200 AD. The coin's design includes the image of Castor, a mythological figure who was associated with the Roman god Jupiter, and was likely chosen to symbolize Geta's role as a young and powerful leader. The use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power, and the coin's high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious form of currency.