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Denarius - Geta MINERVA PACIFERA COS; Minerva
| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, head turned back left, draped, running right, holding branch and spear and shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINERVA PACIFERA COS
Translation:
Minerva Pacifera. Consul.
Minerva, the peacemaker. Consul.
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 Minerva on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Geta, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire to display the emperor's image on coins to promote their authority and legitimacy.
