Denarius - Geta SPEI PERPETVAE, Spes

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year198-200
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#96, OCRE#ric.4.ge.96
Obverse descriptionBust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Geta Caesar. Lucius Septimius Geta, Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionSpes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSPEI PERPETVAE
(Translation: Spei Perpetuae. Eternal hope.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (198-200)  - -
Catalog ID8017744810
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