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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Geta, Septimius Severus, and Caracalla PONTIF TR P II COS II S C
210 year| Bronze | 20 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 | 20 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta standing right on platform, left, haranguing officer and two soldiers left; soldiers carry standard and shield and spear and shield, respectively; between them, horse, behind, legionary eagle.
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 three Roman emperors - Geta, Septimius Severus, and Caracalla - on one side, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire to showcase the power and authority of the ruling triumvirate.
