© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Geta PONTIF TR P III COS II; Felicitas
211 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P III COS II
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time.
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 coin featuring Geta (PONTIF TR P III COS II; Felicitas) is that it was issued during a time of political tension between Geta and his brother Caracalla, who eventually had Geta assassinated in 212 AD. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Geta, indicating that it was minted before his death.
