© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Geta LIBERALITAS AVG V; Liberalitas
| Silver | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-212 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG V
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Quinta.
The fifth liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.552–3.57 g;Diameter varies: 16.83–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Geta coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberty and generosity, on its reverse side. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's values of freedom and prosperity, and it's interesting to note that the coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns.
