Aureus - Geta SPES PVBLICA, Spes

€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#100, OCRE#ric.4.ge.100
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 descriptionSpes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSPES PVBLICA
(Translation: Spes Publica. Hope of the public.)
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MintageND (200-202)  - -
Catalog ID3206131680
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