Aureus - Geta (LIBERALITAS AVG VI; Liberalitas) (203-208) front Aureus - Geta (LIBERALITAS AVG VI; Liberalitas) (203-208) back
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Aureus - Geta LIBERALITAS AVG VI; Liberalitas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
203-208
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
References
Numista
N#271668
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG VI

Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Sexta.
The sixth liberality of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Geta (LIBERALITAS AVG VI; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's wealth and prosperity during the reign of Emperor Geta.