Aureus - Julia Domna and Geta P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| 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#269936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Translation:
Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar, Pontifex [Maximus].
Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar, [high] priest.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Julia Domna and Geta is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 196 and 211 AD, a period marked by political instability, wars, and economic challenges. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue high-quality coins like the Aureus, which remained a symbol of the empire's power and prosperity.
