Aureus - Geta MINERV SANCT, Minerva

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year203-208
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#45 (aureus), OCRE#ric.4.ge.45_aureus
Obverse descriptionBust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
(Translation: Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar. Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionMinerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, leaning on shield, holding spear in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMINERV SANCT
(Translation: Minerva Sanctae. Minerva, the sacred.)
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MintageND (203-208)  - -
Catalog ID7389701990
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