Aureus - Geta PONTIF COS II
209 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 209 |
| 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#271691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and drawing out drapery from breast with left hand; at feet, right, two small figures facing each other and lifting hands to one another.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF COS II
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Consul Secundum.
[High] priest, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Geta (PONTIF COS II) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Gold is that it was issued during a time of political tension between Geta and his brother Caracalla, who eventually had Geta assassinated. Despite this, the coin still bears Geta's image and title, highlighting the complexities of Roman politics during that era.
