Geta Denarius, Geta reverse
RIC IV Geta 15B · 200 AD-202 AD · Rome
Obverse
P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PRINC IVVENT
Geta, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Geta 15B is a denarius of Geta (200 AD-202 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Geta, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Geta 15B?
- RIC IV Geta 15B is a Silver Denarius of Geta (200 AD-202 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 15B.
- How do you identify RIC IV Geta 15B?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription P SEPT GETA CAES PONT. The reverse depicts Geta, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription PRINC IVVENT. Portrait type: bare.
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