Denarius - Septimius Severus and Geta (P SEPT GETA CAES PONT) (200-201) front Denarius - Septimius Severus and Geta (P SEPT GETA CAES PONT) (200-201) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus and Geta P SEPT GETA CAES PONT

 
Silver 3.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
200-201
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269271
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, 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

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of Septimius Severus and his son Geta together on the same coin. This is significant because Geta was assassinated by his father's soldiers in 201 AD, making coins with their joint portrait a rare and valuable historical artifact.