Denarius - Geta PONTIFEX COS II
209 year| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| 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 | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Geta, standing right in triumphal quadriga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIFEX COS II
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Consul Secundum.
[High] priest, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.566–3.27 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Geta (PONTIFEX COS II) (209) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the goddess Roma seated on a throne, surrounded by two standing figures representing the Roman people. This design was introduced during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus and was used on many coins throughout the Roman Empire. The use of Roma as a symbol of the empire was a common theme in Roman coinage and reflected the importance of the city of Rome as the center of power and authority.
