Denarius - Geta PONTIFEX COS, Minerva

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year203-208
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#36, OCRE#ric.4.ge.36
Obverse descriptionBust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
(Translation: Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar. Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionMinerva, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding owl and sceptre, and leaning on shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONTIFEX COS
(Translation: Pontifex [Maximus], Consul. [High] priest, consul.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (203-208)  - -
Catalog ID4732116960
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