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Sestertius - Geta VICTORIAE BRITTANICAE S C; Victory
| Bronze | 24.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 209-210 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#271872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on arms inscribing shield, set on knees; behind, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE BRITTANICAE S C
Translation:
Victoriae Britannicae. Senatus Consultum.
To the victory over the Britons. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.43–27.07 g;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 an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this 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.
