Denarius - Geta VIRTVS AVGVSTOR; Victory and Virtus
| Silver | 3.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 203-208 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, draped, seated left, leaning on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGVSTOR
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
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 Victory (Victoria) on one side, and the Roman goddess Virtus (Virtue) on the other side. This symbolizes the dual nature of the Roman Empire's ideology, which valued both military victory and moral virtue as essential components of its power and success.
