Sestertius - Geta P M TR P II COS II P P (S C?)

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year210
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.1#153, OCRE#ric.4.ge.153
Obverse descriptionHead of Geta, laureate, bearded, 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 descriptionWoman, seated, holding spear in left hand and conucopiae in right hand; at her feet, figure seated on ground.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P II COS II P P (S C?)
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (210)  - -
Catalog ID6435968110
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