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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Geta TR P III COS II P P; Janus
211 year| Silver | 3 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 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Janus, two-headed, standing front, looking left and right, naked to waist, drapery over left arm, holding sceptre (or spear) in right hand and thunderbolt 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
Mass varies: 2.559–3.4 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.5 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 the image of Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings, on one side, while the other side features the image of Geta, who was a Roman emperor and the son of Septimius Severus. This coin was minted during Geta's reign, which lasted from 209 to 211 AD. The fact that Janus is featured on the coin may indicate that it was minted at the beginning of Geta's reign, symbolizing the start of a new era. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's production adds to its value and historical significance.
