Watch List notes:

Geta, as Caesar, 198-209. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.64 g, 6 h), Rome, 202-203. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT Bare-headed and draped bust of Geta to right, seen from behind. Rev. PRINC IVVENTVTIS Geta, as prince of the youth, standing front in military attire, head to left, holding baton in his right hand and spear in his left; behind to right, trophy. BMC 234. Cohen 157 var. (branch not baton). RIC 18 var. (branch not baton). Nicely toned and with a lovely portrait. Extremely fine.


From a Swiss collection, ex Leu 59, 17 May 1994, 299 (with original ticket) and Tkalec & Rauch, 16 November 1987, 347.