Sestertius - Geta PRINC IVVENT COS S

€271,792.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year203-208
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight14.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#125, OCRE#ric.4.ge.125
Obverse descriptionBust of Geta, bare-headed, cuirassed with aegis, with drapery on left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGETA CAES PONTIF COS
(Translation: Geta Caesar, Pontifex [Maximus], Consul. Geta Caesar, [high] priest, consul.)
Reverse descriptionGeta, in military attire, standing left, holding wand and spear; behind, trophy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINC IVVENT COS S
(Translation: Principes Juventutis, Consul Secundum. Prince of the youth, consul for the second time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (203-208)  - -
Catalog ID1372991890
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