Denarius - Geta (SECVRIT IMPERII; Securitas)
Obverse
Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Lettering: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in right hand, left arm resting on arm of chair.
Lettering: SECVRIT IMPERII
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
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Reverse Lettering
SECVRIT IMPERII
Comments
Mass varies: 2.45–3.54 g;
Diameter varies: 18–20.17 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
