Dupondius - Geta, Septimius Severus, and Caracalla PRINC IVVENT COS S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 203-208 |
| 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#271810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta galloping right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINC IVVENT COS S C
Translation:
Principes Juventutis, Consul. Senatus Consultum.
Prince of the youth, consul. 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 three Roman emperors, Geta, Septimius Severus, and Caracalla, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire to show the unity of the ruling triumvirate.