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Lot 308

Estimate: 4000 USD
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Amorgos, Aegiale. Dupondius; Amorgos, Aegiale; Rome, 211 AD, Dupondius, 11.73g. BM-270, pl. 62.6 (same obv. die). Obv: P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT Head radiate r. Rx: FORT RED TR P III COS II around, S C in exergue, Fortuna Redux seated l. holding rudder on globe and cornucopia, wheel under seat. Struck before the arrival in Rome of news of Septimius Severus' death in York on 4 February 211, since Geta has not yet assumed the title Pater Patriae. Rare with just SEPT rather than SEPTIMIVS in Geta's obverse legend.This is the most flawless portrait of Geta that we've ever owned. The image shows the unfortunate emperor in the last year, or maybe even last days of his life. Olive patination. MS
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