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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Geta and Caracalla PONTIF COS II S C
209 year| Bronze | 29.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 209 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 29.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, triumph group, in military attire, standing left, each extending right hand and holding spear in left; behind them and to left, three soldiers holding vexillum and standards, respectively, on left, captive seated right with hands tied.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF COS II S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of two Roman emperors, Geta and Caracalla, who ruled together from 209 to 211 AD. This coin was minted during their joint reign and is a rare example of a coin that features two emperors on the same side.
