Denarius - Geta FORT RED TR P III COS II P P, Fortuna

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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
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#76 (denarius), OCRE#ric.4.ge.76_denarius
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 descriptionFortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; below seat, wheel.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFORT RED TR P III COS II P P
(Translation: Fortuna Redux. Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety). Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (211)  - -
Catalog ID4484601250
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