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RIC IV Geta 96

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Geta 96. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Geta; Septimius Severus. Mint: Laodicea ad Mare. The obverse shows bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right, with the legend L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES.

The reverse shows spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand, with the legend SPEI PERPETVAE.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Septimius Severus ruled as Roman emperor from 193 to 211 after emerging victorious from the Year of the Five Emperors. Following campaigns across the empire and the defeat of his rivals, he established the Severan dynasty with his family. His younger son, Geta, was born to Severus and Julia Domna, and was later proclaimed Augustus in 209 alongside his elder brother Caracalla.

Struck at the eastern mint of Laodicea ad Mare under the authority of Septimius Severus and Geta, this silver denarius served as part of the standard Roman silver coinage introduced in the Second Punic War. The reverse portrays Spes, draped and advancing left while holding a flower and raising her skirt, accompanied by the inscription "SPEI PERPETVAE".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Authority
Geta; Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand
Obverse legend
L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
Reverse legend
SPEI PERPETVAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Geta 96
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
Reverse legend to match
SPEI PERPETVAE
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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