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RIC IV Geta 16A

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Geta 16A. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Geta; Septimius Severus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend P SEPT GETA CAES PONT.

The reverse shows geta, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, trophy, with the legend PRINC IVVENT. The obverse shows bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. The reverse shows geta, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, trophy, with the legend PRINC IVVENT.

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Historical context

Publius Septimius Geta was the younger son of Emperor Septimius Severus and Julia Domna. Severus proclaimed his elder son Caracalla co-emperor in 198 and elevated Geta in 209, intending for the brothers to rule together. Severus died in February 211, and Geta was subsequently murdered in December 211 after the brothers proved incapable of sharing power.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Geta; Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Geta, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, trophy
Obverse legend
P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Reverse legend
PRINC IVVENT

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Geta 16A
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Reverse legend to match
PRINC IVVENT
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary. Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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