Sestertius - Geta and Caracalla PONTIF COS II S C
209 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, 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.
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
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 was a rare occurrence in Roman history, as most coins from this time period featured only one emperor. The fact that this coin features two emperors suggests that the Roman Empire was experimenting with the idea of joint rule, which was not common at the time.
