© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Geta and Caracalla CONCORDIE AVGG S C; Apollo, Victory, Liber, and Hercules
| Bronze | 23.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-212 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, standing right and left facing each other, holding spears in left hands and clasping right hands, one crowned by Apollo, the other by Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIE AVGG S C
Translation:
Concordiae Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.09–23.85 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of deities and symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portraits of the Roman emperors Geta and Caracalla, while the reverse side features Apollo, Victory, Liber, and Hercules, along with the legend "CONCORDIE AVGG S C" which translates to "Concord of the Augusti." This combination of deities and symbols represents the unity and harmony of the Roman Empire under the rule of Geta and Caracalla. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin was a common practice during the Roman Empire, as it was a readily available and durable metal that could be used to produce a large quantity of coins.
