© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Geta PONTIF TR P II COS; Genius
210 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 19.5 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271710 |
|---|---|
| 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 II COS
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.54–3.56 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–20.05 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.
