Denarius - Geta TR P IIII COS II FORT RED; Fortuna
212 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 212 |
| 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#271741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; below seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII COS II FORT RED
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Fortuna Redux.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time of economic prosperity or that the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on the idea of good fortune at the time of its minting. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of silver suggests that it may have been a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time in circulation.
