Sestertius - Geta FORT RED TR P III COS II P P S C, Fortuna

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year211
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight22.8 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#168B, OCRE#ric.4.ge.168B
Obverse descriptionBust of Geta, laureate, with drapery on left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP SEPTIMIVS GETA PIVS AVG BRIT
(Translation: Publius Septimius Geta Pius Augustus Britannicus. Publius Septimius Geta, the pious emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Britons.)
Reverse descriptionFortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; below seat, wheel.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFORT RED TR P III COS II P P S C
(Translation: Fortuna Redux. Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety). Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (211)  - -
Catalog ID1603807320
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