Sestertius - Geta and Caracalla PONTIF COS II S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year209
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight29.3 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#147, OCRE#ric.4.ge.147
Obverse descriptionBust of Geta, bare-headed, bearded, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
(Translation: Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar. Publius Septimius Geta, Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionCaracalla and Geta, triumph group, in military attire, standing left, each extending right hand and holding spear in left; behind them and to left, three soldiers holding vexillum and standards, respectively, on left, captive seated right with hands tied.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONTIF COS II S C
(Translation: Pontifex [Maximus], Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. [High] priest, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (209)  - -
Catalog ID1686490360
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