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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Geta TR P III COS II P P; Felicitas
211 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P III COS II P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
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 Felicitas, which means "good luck" or "happiness" in Latin. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote feelings of prosperity and good fortune among its citizens. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, further highlights the importance of this coin as a symbol of wealth and prosperity in ancient Rome.
