Denarius - Geta CASTOR, Castor

€271,601.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year200-202
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#6 (denarius), OCRE#ric.4.ge.6_denarius
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 descriptionCastor, naked except for cloak, standing left in front of horse, which he holds by reins in right hand, and holding spear or sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCASTOR
Edge
Mint
MintageND (200-202)  - -
Catalog ID7166915580
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