Denarius - Geta (CASTOR; Castor)
Obverse
Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right.
Lettering: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Reverse
Castor, naked except for cloak, standing left in front of horse, which he holds by reins in right hand, and holding spear or sceptre in left hand.
Lettering: CASTOR
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
3.3 g
Size
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Reverse Lettering
CASTOR
Comments
Mass varies: 2.82–3.458 g;
Diameter varies: 17.84–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
