Sestertius - Geta VICT BRIT TR P III COS II S C; Victory
211 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271882 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Victoria Britannis. Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Victory over the Britons. Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Geta coin is that it features a rare and unique design element. The coin's reverse side depicts a Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with her wings outstretched and a trophy in her hand. This design was only used on a small number of coins during the reign of Emperor Geta, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
