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Sestertius - Geta, Septimius Severus, and Caracalla PRINC IVVENT COS S

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Issuer RomeRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 203-208
Value 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 23.8 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
271791
References RIC IV.1# 124a
Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 1936. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 4.1. Pertinax – Geta and Caracalla (AD 193–217). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
, OCRE# ric.4.ge.124a
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/)

Obverse

Bust of Geta, bare-headed, cuirassed, with aegis, right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GETA CAES PONTIF COS

Translation:
Geta Caesar, Pontifex [Maximus], Consul.
Geta Caesar, [high] priest, consul.

Reverse

Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta galloping right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PRINC IVVENT COS S

Translation:
Principes Juventutis, Consul Secundum.
Prince of the youth, consul for the second time.

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (203-208) 

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