Dupondius - Geta VOTA PVBLICA 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#271817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Geta, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Vota Publica. Senatus Consultum.
The vows (prayers) of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Geta coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Geta, who was the son of Emperor Septimius Severus and Julia Domna. Geta was known for his rivalry with his older brother, Caracalla, who eventually had him assassinated in 212 AD. Despite this tumultuous history, the Dupondius - Geta coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance.