Denarius - Geta PONTIF TR P II COS
210 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Geta, in military attire, on horse galloping left, spearing fallen foe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P II COS
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.04–3.26 g;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 Emperor Geta, who ruled alongside his father Septimius Severus and his brother Caracalla. Geta's reign was marked by political turmoil and tension between him and his brother, which ultimately led to his assassination in 212 AD. Despite this, his coinage remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians alike.
