Aureus - Geta (SEVERI PII AVG FIL) (198-200) front Aureus - Geta (SEVERI PII AVG FIL) (198-200) back
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Aureus - Geta SEVERI PII AVG FIL

 
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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
198-200
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#271595
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lituus, knife, jug, simpulum, sprinkler.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SEVERI PII AVG FIL

Translation:
Severi Pii Augusti Filius.
To Severus, son of the pious emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Geta (SEVERI PII AVG FIL) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the Roman Emperor Geta, while the reverse (back) side features the Greek goddess Athena. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during that time period.