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Sestertius - Geta PONTIF TR P II COS II S C; Minerva and Victory
210 year| Bronze | 29.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 29.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, on right under olive tree, holding right hand over snake, twined round altar, left hand at side above shield; facing her on left, Victory, winged, standing right, pouring water out of vase in right hand and holding plate of fruit in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P II COS II S C
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, 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 an image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on one side, and Victory on the other. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was celebrating a significant military victory or triumph. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze and weighs 29.5g suggests that it was a widely circulated coin among the common people, rather than a rare or commemorative coin.
