Denarius - Geta BONVS EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus
203 year| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 203 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bonus Eventus, naked, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar and holding corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONVS EVENTVS
Translation:
Bonus Eventus.
Good success.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Geta coin is that it features a rare and unique design element. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Geta's portrait, while the reverse side features a personification of the Roman goddess of good fortune, Fortuna, standing on a prow of a ship, holding a rudder and a cornucopia. This design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman Empire during Geta's reign.
