Denarius - Julia Domna and Geta P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| 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#273688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Geta, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Translation:
Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar, Pontifex [Maximus].
Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar, [high] priest.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Julia Domna and Geta (P SEPT GETA CAES PONT) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the father of Geta, was marked by civil wars and conflicts, and the coinage of this period often reflected the political tensions of the time. The inclusion of Geta's name on the coin, despite his relatively low rank at the time, suggests that he was being groomed for a prominent role in the empire, which indeed came to pass when he succeeded his father as emperor in 211 AD.
