Denarius - Geta (SEVERI PII AVG FIL)
Obverse
Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right.
Lettering: L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
Reverse
Lituus, knife, jug, simpulum, sprinkler.
Lettering: SEVERI PII AVG FIL
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Geta (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Size
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES
Reverse Lettering
SEVERI PII AVG FIL
Comments
Mass varies: 2.741–3.65 g;
Diameter varies: 17–18.64 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
