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Denarius with bust of Geta, struck under Septimius Severus
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 200–202
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 3.48 gm. Die Axis: 5
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.547
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionOObverse: Draped bust of Geta to right.
PSEPTGETA CAESPONT
Reverse: At left, Geta in military attire, head left, branch in right hand, spear in left.
At right, trophy of cuirass, shields, and spears.
PRI NCI VVVENT VTIS
PSEPTGETA CAESPONT
Reverse: At left, Geta in military attire, head left, branch in right hand, spear in left.
At right, trophy of cuirass, shields, and spears.
PRI NCI VVVENT VTIS
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, December 16, 1998