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Sestertius with head of Geta
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 211
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 34 mm. Weight: 27.77 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number34.1421
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of Geta, laureate, bearded, right.
PSEPTIMIVSGETA PIVSAVGBRIT
Reverse: Fortuna seated left holding rudder and cornucopia, under seat, wheel.
FORTREDTRPIIICOSIIPP SC (in exergue)
PSEPTIMIVSGETA PIVSAVGBRIT
Reverse: Fortuna seated left holding rudder and cornucopia, under seat, wheel.
FORTREDTRPIIICOSIIPP SC (in exergue)
ProvenanceBy 1934: Private Collection, U.S.; anonymous gift to MFA, December 6, 1934