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Unique ID: LEIC-EB1B63
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A Roman base silver denarius, possibly of Geta (AD 209-212) as caesar under Septimius Severus, dating to the period c.AD 200 - 202 (Reece Period 10). PRINC IVVENTVTIS reverse type depicting Geta, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, a trophy. Mint of Rome. Damaged between 6 and 12 o'clock.
RIC IV.1, p. 316, no. 18.
Die axis: 3 o'clock.
Weight: 1.96 g
Diameter: 16.57 mm
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 200
Date to: Circa AD 202
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.96 g
Diameter: 16.57 mm
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Other reference: RH 33B
Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Geta
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 10 [193-222]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust bare-headed, cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: [PSEPT GETA] CAES PONT
Reverse description: Male military figure, facing left holding spear in left hand and branch/trophy in right. Second figure (worn) to the right, and third figure underneath, arms raised.
Reverse inscription: PRINC [IVVENTVTIS]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
RIC Identifier: RIC IV Geta 18
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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