Quinarius - Geta NOBILITAS; Nobilitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 203-208 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271676 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Geta coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Geta, who ruled alongside his father Septimius Severus and his brother Caracalla. Geta's reign was marked by political tensions and power struggles within the imperial family, and his coinage often reflected these conflicts. The Quinarius - Geta coin, in particular, was issued during a period of relative peace and stability in the early 3rd century AD, and its design highlights the themes of nobility and honor that were important to the Roman elite during this time.
