Sestertius - Geta and Caracalla (PONTIF TR P II COS II S C)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Head of Geta, laureate, right.

Lettering: IMP CAES P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG

Reverse

Caracalla and Geta, veiled, togate, standing right and left facing each other, sacrificing out of paterae in right hands over tripod and holding batons in left hands; behind, flute player facing and victim.

Lettering: PONTIF TR P II COS II S C

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Geta (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Sestertius (Numeric: 0.25) (Fraction: 1/4)

References

RIC IV.1 #156B

OCRE #ric.4.ge.156B

Physical Characteristics

Composition Bronze

Weight 26.8 g

Size 32.5 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

IMP CAES P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG

Reverse Lettering

PONTIF TR P II COS II S C

Comments

Mass varies: 25.96–28.36 g; Diameter varies: 30.5–34 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)