Denarius - Geta MINERVAE VICTRICI; Minerva
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, advancing left, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding shield in left hand; at her feet, snake preceding her.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINERVAE VICTRICI
Translation:
Minerva Victrici.
To Minerva, the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on the reverse side, which signifies the importance of wisdom and knowledge in Roman culture.
