Sestertius - Geta and Caracalla PONTIF TR P II COS II S C

€271,856.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year210
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight26.8 g
Dimensions32.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#156B, OCRE#ric.4.ge.156B
Obverse descriptionHead of Geta, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Publius Septimius Geta Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Publius Septimius Geta, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionCaracalla and Geta, veiled, togate, standing right and left facing each other, sacrificing out of paterae in right hands over tripod and holding batons in left hands; behind, flute player facing and victim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONTIF TR P II COS II S C
(Translation: Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. [High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (210)  - -
Catalog ID1432278650
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