Aureus - Geta MINERV SANCT; Minerva
Gold | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#271670 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, leaning on shield, holding spear in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINERV SANCT
Translation:
Minerva Sanctae.
Minerva, the sacred.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Geta (MINERV SANCT; Minerva) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Minerva on one side, while the other side bears the image of the emperor Geta. This coin was minted during Geta's reign (203-208 AD) and is considered a rare and valuable artifact from the Roman Empire.