RIC IV Geta 77 Geta obverse — Head of Geta, laureate, bearded, right Obverse
RIC IV Geta 77 Geta reverse — Fortuna, draped, reclining right, leaning on wheel and holding cornucopiae Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Geta 77
Ruler
Geta
Denomination
Denarius
Date
211 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.3g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT

Head of Geta, laureate, bearded, right

Reverse

FORT RED TR P III COS II P P

Fortuna, draped, reclining right, leaning on wheel and holding cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC IV Geta 77 is a denarius of Geta (211 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, reclining right, leaning on wheel and holding cornucopiae. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.3g, 19mm diameter.

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 77?
RIC IV Geta 77 is a Silver Denarius of Geta (211 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Geta 77.
How do you identify RIC IV Geta 77?
The obverse depicts Head of Geta, laureate, bearded, right with the inscription P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, reclining right, leaning on wheel and holding cornucopiae with the inscription FORT RED TR P III COS II P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Geta 77?
RIC IV Geta 77 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.3g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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