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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Geta PONTIF TR P III COS II S C
211 year| Bronze | 14.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and drawing out drapery from breast with left hand; to right, two small figures lifting hands to one another.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P III COS II S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Geta, who was known for his controversial reign and his attempts to consolidate power within the Roman Empire. Despite his efforts, he was ultimately assassinated by his own mother, Julia Domna, in 212 AD. This coin was minted during his reign, making it a rare and valuable piece of history.
