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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Geta PONTIF TR P COS II; Genius
209 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 209 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, naked, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over garlanded and lighted altar and holding corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P COS II
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.09–3.42 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Genius on the reverse side, which represents the guardian spirit of the Roman people and symbolizes the power and wisdom of the Roman Empire.
