© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Geta VICTORIAE AVGG; Victory
| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing in biga moving right, raising whip in right hand, holding reins in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVGG
Translation:
Victoriae Augustorum.
To the victory of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Geta coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman emperor Geta, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory (Victoria) holding a trophy and a palm branch, which is a common motif in Greek art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during its time.
