Sestertius - Geta IOVI SOSPITATORI S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 44.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 203-208 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 44.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, extending right hand, holding sceptre in left hand, in distyle temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI SOSPITATORI S C
Translation:
Iovi Sospitatori. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter, the saviour. 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 an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and an image of Geta, the Roman emperor, on the other side. This coin was minted during Geta's reign (203-208 AD) and is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a deity and an emperor together.