Sestertius - Geta PONTIF COS II S C, Minerva

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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
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#145, OCRE#ric.4.ge.145
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 descriptionMinerva, helmeted, draped, seated left, feeding snake coiled round olive-tree and holding sceptre in left hand; on chair sphinx; behind, shield, with owl above.
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 ID6072942310
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