Denarius - Geta PONTIF COS, Minerva

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year203-208
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#34A, OCRE#ric.4.ge.34A
Obverse descriptionBust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
(Translation: Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar. Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionMinerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, leaning on shield, holding spear in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONTIF COS
(Translation: Pontifex [Maximus], Consul. [High] priest, consul.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (203-208)  - -
Catalog ID7659569320
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