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Sestertius - Geta VICT BRIT TR P III COS II S C; Victory
211 year| Bronze | 25.4 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.4 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, inscribing shield balanced on knees; in front and behind, shields and arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT BRIT TR P III COS II S C
Unabridged legend: Victoria Britannis. Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum
Translation: Victory over the Britons. Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate
Comment
Mass varies: 22.76–28.14 g;Diameter varies: 32–33 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this time period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (211) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Sestertius - Geta (VICT BRIT TR P III COS II S C; Victory) (211) coin.
