Quinarius Aureus - Geta NOBILITAS; Nobilitas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 203-208 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nobilitas, draped, standing left, holding palladium in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOBILITAS
Translation: Nobility.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus - Geta coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Geta, who ruled the Roman Empire from 203 to 208 AD. The coin features an image of Geta on one side and the goddess Nobilitas on the other. Nobilitas, which means "nobility" in Latin, was a personification of the Roman concept of nobility and was often depicted on coins as a way of emphasizing the emperor's noble lineage. The use of Nobilitas on this coin highlights Geta's efforts to promote his own noble status and legitimacy as emperor.
