Sestertius - Geta TR P IIII COS II P P S C
212 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 212 |
| 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#271893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant, advancing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII COS II P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. 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 the Roman Emperor Geta, who ruled alongside his father Septimius Severus and his brother Caracalla. Geta was known for his diplomatic skills and was instrumental in negotiating peace treaties with neighboring kingdoms. Despite his achievements, Geta's reign was cut short when he was assassinated by his own brother Caracalla in 212 AD, the same year this coin was minted.