Aureus - Geta VOTA PVBLICA

€271,641.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year200-202
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#25, OCRE#ric.4.ge.25
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 descriptionGeta, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod and holding roll in left hand; on left, boy, standing right, holding vase; in background, flute player; by altar, dead victim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTA PVBLICA
(Translation: Vota Publica. The vows (prayers) of the public.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (200-202)  - -
Catalog ID4975693210
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