© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Geta MINERV SANCT; Minerva
| Silver | 3.5 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, leaning on shield, holding spear in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINERV SANCT
Translation:
Minerva Sanctae.
Minerva, the sacred.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Geta. This coin was minted during Geta's reign (203-208 AD) and is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors of ancient Roman coins.
