© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Denarius - Geta VICTORIAE BRIT; Victory
| 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 |
| Years | 210-212 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, nude to waist, stanading left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE BRIT
Translation:
Victoriae Britannicae.
To the victory over the Britons.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.922–3.48 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Geta coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with her wings outstretched and a wreath in her right hand. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military victories during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled from 193 to 211 AD.
