Code: 11855
This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of emperor Geta, minted at Laodicea ad Mare in 203 AD.
Obverse: P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, "Publius Septimius Geta Caesar" laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: MARTI VICTORI, "To Mars, the victorious" Mars, helmeted, cloaked, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 189 - 211 AD (this coin minted in 203 AD)
SIZE: 18mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.45 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC 103, RSC 76
PROVENANCE: Private collection. Cologne, Germany.
