© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Geta TR P III COS II P P; Providentia and Aeternitas
211 year| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Providentia (or Aeternitas?), draped, standing front, head left, raising lighted torch (sometimes branch) in right hand and holding globe 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: 2.72–3.23 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20 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 the Roman goddess Providentia on one side, which represents the idea of foresight and forward planning. This was a significant theme during the reign of Emperor Geta, who was known for his efforts to improve the Roman Empire's infrastructure and military. The coin's design serves as a reflection of the values and priorities of the Roman Empire during that time period.
