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#271844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding owl and resting left elbow on shield; spear (sceptre?) under arm.
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 this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Geta, who ruled alongside his father, Septimius Severus, as co-emperor from 209 to 211 AD. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the importance of both military power and divine favor in the Roman worldview.