Denarius - Geta PONTIF TR P III P P; Sol
211 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| 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#271761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P III P P
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Pater Patriae.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Geta coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman god Sol, who is depicted on the reverse side of the coin. Sol was an important deity in Roman mythology, associated with the sun and the power of light, and his appearance on the coin highlights the importance of the Roman Empire's religious beliefs and symbolism.
