Sestertius - Geta AEQVITATI PVBLICAE S C; Tres Monetae
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 210-212 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 271897 |
| References | RIC IV.1# 183 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.183Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Geta, leaureate, bearded, with drapery on left shoulder, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P SEPTIMIVS GETA PIVS AVG BRIT
Translation:
Publius Septimius Geta Pius Augustus Britannicus.
Publius Septimius Geta, the pious emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Britons.
Reverse
The Three Monetae, all draped, standing left, each holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at their feet, heaps of metal.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITATI PVBLICAE S C
Translation:
Aeqvitati Publicae. Senatus Consultum.
Public equity. Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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