CVC & Collectables proudly presents this AD 209-211 Roman Empire Geta, Rev Sacrificing AR Denarius was minted during the short reign of Geta as co-emperor alongside his father Septimius Severus and his brother Caracalla. Graded Choice About Uncirculated (Ch AU) by NGC, this coin is an excellent example of the imperial propaganda used during the Severan Dynasty to emphasize the emperor’s piety and connection to the gods.
Coin Details:
- Issuer: Geta, Roman Emperor
- Date: AD 209-211
- Denomination: AR Denarius (Silver)
- Obverse Design: Features a portrait of Geta, laureate and draped, with inscriptions reflecting his titles as Caesar or Augustus, depending on the specific issue.
- Reverse Design: Depicts Geta sacrificing at an altar, a symbol of religious piety and imperial responsibility. This scene reflects pietas, a key virtue for Roman emperors, showcasing their devotion to the gods and the state.
- Grade: NGC Choice About Uncirculated (Ch AU), indicating minimal wear with sharp details and excellent surface quality.
- Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5
- Composition: Silver
Collectibility:
This AD 209-211 Roman Empire Geta, Rev Sacrificing AR Denarius, with its reverse depicting the emperor performing a sacrifice, is a highly collectible piece of Severan Dynasty coinage. Its Ch AU grade ensures the coin’s details, particularly the sharpness of Geta’s portrait and the sacrificing scene, are well-preserved. Coins of Geta are particularly valuable given his brief reign and the tragic nature of his assassination by his brother, Caracalla. Find more alike here!
