Denarius - Geta FID EXERC TR P III COS II, Fides

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year211
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#74A, OCRE#ric.4.ge.74A
Obverse descriptionHead of Geta, laureate, bearded, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT
(Translation: Publius Septimius Geta Pius Augustus Britannicus. Publius Septimius Geta, the pious emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Britons.)
Reverse descriptionFides, draped, standing left, holding standard in right hand and legionary eagle in left hand; at side, a second standard.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFID EXERC TR P III COS II
(Translation: Fides Exercitus. Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Loyalty of the army. Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (211)  - -
Catalog ID4138198020
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