Denarius - Geta LAETITIA TEMPORVM
| Silver | 3.9 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship in circus, between four quadrigae left; left, cock, right, bear; below, lion and two tigers to right and bull and tiger to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA TEMPORVM
Translation:
Laetitia temporum.
Joyous times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Laetitia Temporum, which translates to "Happiness of the Times," on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
