Geta as Caesar, silver, struck at Rome 199-204 CE

Geta as Caesar, silver, struck at Rome 199-204 CE

Lot 248 · Consigned by hhf

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Description

Geta as Caesar, silver, struck at Rome 199-204 CE under the reign of Septimius Severus with Geta in junior position; 3.10 g, diameter 18 mm. Obverse legend P SEPT GETA CAES PONT shows a bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse legend VICT AETERN depicts Victory in flight left, holding an open wreath with both hands above a shield set on a base. Strike is generally high-relief, typical early third-century Rome style; surface often exhibits light cabinet toning with pale gold highlights. Standard references include RIC IV Geta 23, BMCRE 443-444, and RSC 219.