Dupondius - Geta PONTIF TR P II COS II S C
210 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 |
| 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#271865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman, standing right, holding sceptre and drawing out drapery from breast; to right, two small figures lifting hands to one another.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P II COS II S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, 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 Emperor Geta, who was known for his controversial reign and tumultuous relationship with his father and co-emperor, Septimius Severus. Despite his divisive rule, Geta's coinage remains a popular among collectors and historians, offering a glimpse into the political and economic climate of the Roman Empire during his reign.
