Denarius - Geta RESTITVTORI VRBIS
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 203-208 |
| 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#271681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor, in military attire, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTORI VRBIS
Translation:
Restitutori Urbis.
To the restorer of the city.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Geta (RESTITVTORI VRBIS) 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 208 AD. Despite this, the coinage bearing his image continued to be issued and circulated, serving as a testament to his brief but significant reign in Roman history.
