Leu Numismatik AG
Auction 1 25 Oct 2017
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Geta, as Caesar, 198-209. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.95 g, 6 h), Rome, 200-202. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Geta to right. Rev. SECVRIT IMPERII Securitas seated left, holding globe in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on throne. BMC -. Cohen 183 var. RIC 20b var. (both with bust seen from behind). Very rare. A beautiful piece with a splendid portrait. Extremely fine.
From the collection of Yves Gunzenreiner.
This bust type, draped, cuirassed and seen from front, is usually restricted to Geta's gold coinage and only very rarely found on his silver.
From the collection of Yves Gunzenreiner.
This bust type, draped, cuirassed and seen from front, is usually restricted to Geta's gold coinage and only very rarely found on his silver.