Sestertius - Geta VICT BRIT TR P IIII COS II S C; Victory
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#271894 |
|---|---|
| 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 IIII COS II S C
Translation:
Victoria Britannis. Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Victory over the Britons. Holder of tribunician power for the fourth 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 this coin is that it features a rare and unique reverse design, depicting Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a palm branch. This design was only used on coins issued during the reign of Emperor Geta, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item among numismatists.