Aureus - Geta MINER VICTRIX, Minerva and Victory

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year200-202
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#12, OCRE#ric.4.ge.12
Obverse descriptionBust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right (?).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP SEPT GETA CAES PONT
(Translation: Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar, Pontifex [Maximus]. Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar, [high] priest.)
Reverse descriptionMinerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; at feet, shield; behind, trophy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMINER VICTRIX
(Translation: Minerva Victrix. Minerva, the victorious.)
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MintageND (200-202)  - -
Catalog ID9362229470
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