Silver Denarius of Geta as Caesar - SPQR Collection (about 1,810 years ago)
This silver denarius features Publius Septimius Geta, the younger son of Emperor Septimius Severus, during his time as Caesar (junior emperor) before becoming full Augustus. Minted between 209-211 CE, this coin from the prestigious SPQR Collection represents the brief period when Geta held the title of Caesar while his father and older brother Caracalla were the senior rulers.
Coin Description:
Front side: The obverse shows the bare-headed bust of young Geta facing right, likely with the Latin inscription identifying him as P SEPT GETA CAES (Publius Septimius Geta Caesar) or similar titles.
Back side: Though not specified, the reverse would typically feature Roman deities, personifications of virtues, or symbols of imperial power appropriate for a junior emperor, with accompanying Latin inscriptions.
Technical Details:
Silver composition (AR)
Denarius denomination (standard silver coin of the Roman monetary system)
Weight: Approximately 3-3.5 grams
Size: Approximately 18-20mm in diameter
NGC Grade: Ch VF (Choice Very Fine) - indicating better than average preservation with moderate wear
Date of minting: 209-211 CE (during Geta's time as Caesar)
Collection: SPQR Collection
Historical Significance: Born in 189 CE in Rome, Geta was designated Caesar as part of his father's dynastic planning. Following Septimius Severus' death in 211 CE, Geta briefly ruled as co-emperor with his brother before being murdered on Caracalla's orders. The subsequent damnatio memoriae attempted to erase Geta from history by destroying his images and melting his coins. This SPQR Collection example survived that purge, providing tangible evidence of a prince whose promising future was cut short by fraternal rivalry and imperial ambition.
This silver denarius features Publius Septimius Geta, the younger son of Emperor Septimius Severus, during his time as Caesar (junior emperor) before becoming full Augustus. Minted between 209-211 CE, this coin from the prestigious SPQR Collection represents the brief period when Geta held the title of Caesar while his father and older brother Caracalla were the senior rulers.
Coin Description:
Front side: The obverse shows the bare-headed bust of young Geta facing right, likely with the Latin inscription identifying him as P SEPT GETA CAES (Publius Septimius Geta Caesar) or similar titles.
Back side: Though not specified, the reverse would typically feature Roman deities, personifications of virtues, or symbols of imperial power appropriate for a junior emperor, with accompanying Latin inscriptions.
Technical Details:
Silver composition (AR)
Denarius denomination (standard silver coin of the Roman monetary system)
Weight: Approximately 3-3.5 grams
Size: Approximately 18-20mm in diameter
NGC Grade: Ch VF (Choice Very Fine) - indicating better than average preservation with moderate wear
Date of minting: 209-211 CE (during Geta's time as Caesar)
Collection: SPQR Collection
Historical Significance: Born in 189 CE in Rome, Geta was designated Caesar as part of his father's dynastic planning. Following Septimius Severus' death in 211 CE, Geta briefly ruled as co-emperor with his brother before being murdered on Caracalla's orders. The subsequent damnatio memoriae attempted to erase Geta from history by destroying his images and melting his coins. This SPQR Collection example survived that purge, providing tangible evidence of a prince whose promising future was cut short by fraternal rivalry and imperial ambition.
This silver denarius features Publius Septimius Geta, the younger son of Emperor Septimius Severus, during his time as Caesar (junior emperor) before becoming full Augustus. Minted between 209-211 CE, this coin from the prestigious SPQR Collection represents the brief period when Geta held the title of Caesar while his father and older brother Caracalla were the senior rulers.
Coin Description:
Front side: The obverse shows the bare-headed bust of young Geta facing right, likely with the Latin inscription identifying him as P SEPT GETA CAES (Publius Septimius Geta Caesar) or similar titles.
Back side: Though not specified, the reverse would typically feature Roman deities, personifications of virtues, or symbols of imperial power appropriate for a junior emperor, with accompanying Latin inscriptions.
Technical Details:
Silver composition (AR)
Denarius denomination (standard silver coin of the Roman monetary system)
Weight: Approximately 3-3.5 grams
Size: Approximately 18-20mm in diameter
NGC Grade: Ch VF (Choice Very Fine) - indicating better than average preservation with moderate wear
Date of minting: 209-211 CE (during Geta's time as Caesar)
Collection: SPQR Collection
Historical Significance: Born in 189 CE in Rome, Geta was designated Caesar as part of his father's dynastic planning. Following Septimius Severus' death in 211 CE, Geta briefly ruled as co-emperor with his brother before being murdered on Caracalla's orders. The subsequent damnatio memoriae attempted to erase Geta from history by destroying his images and melting his coins. This SPQR Collection example survived that purge, providing tangible evidence of a prince whose promising future was cut short by fraternal rivalry and imperial ambition.
