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Tetrassarion - Geta as caesar ΓЄΡMANIKOΠOΛЄΩC / Є-T / CЄI
| Bronze | 13.30 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Germanicopolis (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 208-209 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.30 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#403995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing front, head to left, holding staff in her right hand and wreath in her left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΓЄΡMANIKOΠOΛЄΩC / Є-T / CЄI
Comment
Apparently unpublished.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Geta, who was a Roman emperor and the younger son of Septimius Severus, on the obverse (front side). Geta was known for his role in the Year of the Four Emperors, a period of political turmoil in the Roman Empire in 218 AD. Despite his short reign, Geta's coinage is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors, making this coin a valuable piece of history.
