Dupondius - Geta PONTIF COS II S C; Minerva
209 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 209 |
| 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#271842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, seated left, feeding snake coiled round olive-tree and holding sceptre in left hand; on chair sphinx; behind, shield, with owl above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF COS II S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, consul for the second time. 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 the image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on the reverse side, which signifies the importance of wisdom and knowledge in Roman culture.
