Lot 3513

Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Geta, (A.D.209-212), silver denarius, issued as Caesar 206, Laodicea mint, (2.936 grams), obv. P SEPTIMVS GETA CAES, bare-headed draped bust to right, rev. around MARTI V[ICTORI], Mars advancing to right, carrying spear and trophy, (S.7179, BMC 302, 742, RIC 103, RSC 76). Slightly off centred reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine/very fine and scarce.

The Reka Devnia hoard of 81,044 silver coins contained 2169 coins of Geta, but only 46 coins of this variety.

Estimate
$80
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$100

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