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RIC IV Geta 2 (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Geta 2 (denarius). Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Geta; Septimius Severus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right, with the legend L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES.

The reverse shows felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend FELICITAS TEMPOR.

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Historical context

The denarius served as the standard Roman silver coin from its introduction around 211 BC until its replacement under Gordian III. Septimius Severus ruled as Roman emperor from 193 until his death in February 211, raising his younger son Geta to Augustus in 209 alongside his elder brother Caracalla. Although Severus intended for both brothers to share power jointly, Geta was murdered in December 211 after proving incapable of ruling alongside his brother.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Geta; Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
Reverse legend
FELICITAS TEMPOR

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Geta 2 (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
Reverse legend to match
FELICITAS TEMPOR
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.

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