Aureus - Geta PRINC IVVENT

€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
Weight7.2 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#16A, OCRE#ric.4.ge.16A
Obverse descriptionBust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP SEPT GETA CAES PONT
(Translation: Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar, Pontifex [Maximus]. Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar, [high] priest.)
Reverse descriptionGeta, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, trophy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINC IVVENT
(Translation: Principes Juventutis. Prince of the youth.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (200-202)  - -
Catalog ID1862338590
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