The Roman Empire
Domitian


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
Owner: Kohaku
 
Set Category: Ancients
Set Name: The Roman Empire
Slot Name: Domitian
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Owner's Description

This rare denarius depicts Emperor Geta (189-211 AD) like his father, Septimus Severus, as bearded and mature, worthy to lead the Empire. It’s rare because he never made it to old age, murdered by his own brother, Caracalla, who then ordered elimination of all portraits, memorials, and even coinage with Geta’s image. The coin, which was minted in 210 AD while Geta was co-Augustus (along with his father and brother) also conveys Imperial propaganda of a ruling family united against the Britons in early 3rd century AD. In reality, after their father’s death in 211 AD, the brothers shared a dual reign that lasted a brief ten months, as they obstructed one another and built up rival factions. Coin Details: Roman Empire, Geta, 209-211 AD, AR Denarius (18mm, 2.83 g), NGC Grade: MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5, Fine Style, Obverse: Laureate head right, P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT, Reverse: Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm, VICTORIAE BRIT, Reference: RIC IV 91; BMCRE 67; Hill 1144; RSC 220.

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