Dupondius - Geta NOBILITAS S C; Nobilitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-202 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nobilitas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and palladium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOBILITAS S C
Translation:
Nobilitas. Senatus Consultum.
Nobility. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Geta coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Nobilitas (representing nobility or high social status) on the reverse side, which was a unique design choice for a coin of its time and denomination.