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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Geta FELICITAS TEMPOR; Felicitas
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-200 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding long caduceus in left hand and clasping right hands with Geta, togate, standing left, holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS TEMPOR
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
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 - Geta coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "good luck" or "happiness" in Latin. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Geta, who ruled the Roman Empire from 198 to 200 AD, and it was used as a means of promoting the idea of good fortune and prosperity throughout the empire.
