What is RIC IV Geta 173B?

RIC IV Geta 173B is a Bronze Dupondius of Geta (211 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 173B.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 173B?

RIC IV Geta 173B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.78g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Geta Dupondius — RIC IV Geta 173B

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Geta 173B

Ruler

Geta

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

211 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.78g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

P SEPTIMIVS GETA PIVS AVG BRIT

Bust of Geta, radiate, with drapery on left shoulder, right

Reverse

FORT RED TR P III COS II P P S C

Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; below seat, wheel

About This Type

This RIC IV Geta 173B is a dupondius of Geta (211 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; below seat, wheel. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.78g, 25mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Geta 173B?: RIC IV Geta 173B is a Bronze Dupondius of Geta (211 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 173B.
How do you identify RIC IV Geta 173B?: The obverse depicts Bust of Geta, radiate, with drapery on left shoulder, right with the inscription P SEPTIMIVS GETA PIVS AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; below seat, wheel with the inscription FORT RED TR P III COS II P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 173B?: RIC IV Geta 173B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.78g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.