ambr0zie Posted July 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) One of the most common rulers missing from my Imperial collection was Geta. Although I don't specialize, I like Severan dynasty coins and I rarely refuse one as I like the portraits and the variety of reverses for both Provincial and Imperial coins. Until a few weeks ago, I only had some Provincials. All very nice in my opinion. First was this Ephesus - one of my favorite provincial coins, showing Geta as a young adult Ionia. Ephesos. Geta AD 198-211. Bronze Æ18 mm., 3,86 g. (209-211). Ae. Obv: Λ CEΠ ΓETAC KAI. Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: EΦECIΩN. Stag standing right. Karwiese 553. SNG Cop 428 I have recently bought 2 interesting provincials discussed here also (Amasia) (Hadrianopolis, apparently unpublished) But the idea of not having a Geta imperial coin bothered me. Previous attempt was a failure as the auction house incorrectly described this Caracalla as Geta and the small flan tricked me also and I didn't check it. I have a Republican Geta 😆 C. Hosidius C. f. Geta 68 BC. Rome. Denarius AR17 mm, 3,96 g Obv: Diademed head of Diana draped right, bow and quiver at her shoulder GETA before, III. VIR behind. Rev.: The wild boar of Calydon right, pierced by spear and attacked by dog. C. HOSIDI. C.F. in exergue. Crawford 407/2 The new coin I added doesn't fully meet my usual requirements (I prefer non generic reverses) but I liked the portrait a lot and in the current auction I only won one other coin so it was a decent excuse to justify the shipping. Geta, as Caesar AD 198-209. Rome Denarius AR; AD 200-202 20 mm, 3,11 g P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, bare-headed and draped bust to right / FELICITAS PVBLICA, Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. RIC IV 9a; BMCRE 220; RSC 38a. Geta didn't have the best fate ever. From "The Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" by Rasiel Suarez Geta was Caracalla's brother and son of Septimius Severus. He served as Caesar from 198 until his father's death in 211 at which point he became Augustus, sharing the top slot with Caracalla. Caracalla, in turn, wanted none of this and prepared to rid himself of his unwelcome sidekick. Tricking Geta into a feigned peace summit to be convened on the neutral grounds of their mother's residence, Geta was instead ambushed by a detachment of Caracalla's troops and cold-heartedly slain as he desperately sought refuge in his mother's arms. Was indeed Geta the good brother and Caracalla the evil one? Would he have been a better ruler if the odds turned around? Nobody can answer that. But let's see some Geta imperial coins. Edited July 19, 2022 by ambr0zie 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted July 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2022 Nice Geta collection. In my collection are also various Geta provincial coins, but only one denarius. Geta AR Denar Obv.: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, Draped ans cuirassed bust right Rev.: NOBI-LITAS, Nobilitas standing right holding sceptre and palladium Ag, 3.20g, 18.9mm Ref.: RIC 13a, RSC 90 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted July 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2022 Always nice to Get a Geta 🙂 Geta, Denarius - Rome mint, AD 201 P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, draped and cuirassed bust of Geta right, seen from behind PR INC IVVENT, Geta, as prince of youth, standing left, holding branch and spear 3.27 gr, 23.7 mm Ref : RIC #15b, RCV #7194, Cohen #159 Note : funny how the lips have been engraved just like three drill holes Q 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted July 19, 2022 · Patron Share Posted July 19, 2022 Very nice, @ambr0zie! I have only a couple of Geta denarii. Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209. AR denarius, 3.24 gm, 18.3 mm, 6 h. Rome, AD 202. Obv: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, bare-headed and draped bust, r. Rev: SECVRIT IMPERII, Securitas enthroned l., holding globe. Refs: RIC-20; BMC-240; Cohen-183; Sear-7200; Hill-553. Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209. AR denarius, 3.43 gm, 19.1 mm, 5 h. Rome, AD 200. Obv: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust, r. Rev: VICT AETERN, Victory flying left, holding wreath in both hands over round shield set on base. Refs: RIC-23; BMC-247-48; Cohen-206; Sear-7205; Hill-458. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted July 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 19, 2022 6 hours ago, ambr0zie said: One of the most common rulers missing from my Imperial collection was Geta. Although I don't specialize, I like Severan dynasty coins and I rarely refuse one as I like the portraits and the variety of reverses for both Provincial and Imperial coins. Until a few weeks ago, I only had some Provincials. All very nice in my opinion. First was this Ephesus - one of my favorite provincial coins, showing Geta as a young adult Ionia. Ephesos. Geta AD 198-211. Bronze Æ18 mm., 3,86 g. (209-211). Ae. Obv: Λ CEΠ ΓETAC KAI. Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: EΦECIΩN. Stag standing right. Karwiese 553. SNG Cop 428 I have recently bought 2 interesting provincials discussed here also (Amasia) (Hadrianopolis, apparently unpublished) But the idea of not having a Geta imperial coin bothered me. Previous attempt was a failure as the auction house incorrectly described this Caracalla as Geta and the small flan tricked me also and I didn't check it. I have a Republican Geta 😆 C. Hosidius C. f. Geta 68 BC. Rome. Denarius AR17 mm, 3,96 g Obv: Diademed head of Diana draped right, bow and quiver at her shoulder GETA before, III. VIR behind. Rev.: The wild boar of Calydon right, pierced by spear and attacked by dog. C. HOSIDI. C.F. in exergue. Crawford 407/2 The new coin I added doesn't fully meet my usual requirements (I prefer non generic reverses) but I liked the portrait a lot and in the current auction I only won one other coin so it was a decent excuse to justify the shipping. Geta, as Caesar AD 198-209. Rome Denarius AR; AD 200-202 20 mm, 3,11 g P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, bare-headed and draped bust to right / FELICITAS PVBLICA, Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. RIC IV 9a; BMCRE 220; RSC 38a. Geta didn't have the best fate ever. From "The Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" by Rasiel Suarez Geta was Caracalla's brother and son of Septimius Severus. He served as Caesar from 198 until his father's death in 211 at which point he became Augustus, sharing the top slot with Caracalla. Caracalla, in turn, wanted none of this and prepared to rid himself of his unwelcome sidekick. Tricking Geta into a feigned peace summit to be convened on the neutral grounds of their mother's residence, Geta was instead ambushed by a detachment of Caracalla's troops and cold-heartedly slain as he desperately sought refuge in his mother's arms. Was indeed Geta the good brother and Caracalla the evil one? Would he have been a better ruler if the odds turned around? Nobody can answer that. But let's see some Geta imperial coins. Ozie, Your Geta denarius looks like a great score ☺️. My only Geta denarius turned out to be a fake I bought about 50 years ago ☹️. 12 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewStyleKing Posted July 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 19, 2022 some people collect the Geta/ Caracalla maturing portraits. Coins are generally common so to get a modern fake was quite unfortunate! Denarii can be found in exceptional condition too! I once collected Roman Imperials, but people found them less interesting than my NewStyle tetradrachms!!! NSK=John 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted July 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) I dug through my files & found a breathtaking imperial portrait coin of Geta that I'm compelled to share 😊. I don't know who won this magnificent coin from NAC Auction 127, but they paid $168,000.00 for it 😮! Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209. AV Aureus: 7.25 gm. Obverse: Bare-headed, draped & cuirassed bust of Geta. Reverse: Half-length & radiate bust of Caracalla, draped, cuirassed, & aegis on bust; right hand raised. Caracalla is depicted as Sol, the sun god on this coin. Photo courtesy of NAC. I'll bet the depiction of Caracalla on this coin confounded the jealousy between these brothers 😠. Edited July 23, 2022 by Al Kowsky spelling correction 12 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewStyleKing Posted July 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 19, 2022 ooooh! Nice! My reaction not Caracalla's That is a great depiction of Caracalla, whilst the Geta is sort of...ordinary. Geta looks the elder!!! NSK=John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted July 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2022 Very nice coin of Geta. Congratulations. He tends to still get pushed aside by his brother. I have this denarius of him as a child - I fell for the portrait. Also, I have this 19th century silver pill box with a denarius of him on the cover. 14 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted July 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Octavius said: Very nice coin of Geta. Congratulations. He tends to still get pushed aside by his brother. I have this denarius of him as a child - I fell for the portrait. Also, I have this 19th century silver pill box with a denarius of him on the cover. Your pillbox has nice silver work on the lid ☺️. Is it hallmarked 🤔? I sold the pill or snuff box pictured below at CNG 483. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted July 20, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 20, 2022 5 hours ago, Al Kowsky said: Your pillbox has nice silver work on the lid ☺️. Is it hallmarked 🤔? I sold the pill or snuff box pictured below at CNG 483. Yes, there is a hallmark on the side , and on inside - very tiny; looks like 4 dots and a V (or possible a Y ). Never noticed before you asked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted July 20, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 20, 2022 I did collect a series of his coins as he changed over time. Here is a small selection from the series, My favourite was this one:- 14 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted July 20, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 20, 2022 57 minutes ago, maridvnvm said: I did collect a series of his coins as he changed over time. Here is a small selection from the series, My favourite was this one:- That's a wonderful illustrative group, from boy to man ☺️! The denarius with the action scene steals the show 😉. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted July 20, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 20, 2022 I have young Geta denarii from an eastern as well as from the Rome mint. The portrait style obviously differes a great deal: Geta, Roman Empire, denarius, 200–202 AD, Rome mint. Obv: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT; bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, r. Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Geta, holding baton and sceptre, standing l. next to trophy r. 18mm, 3.40g. Ref: RIC IV Geta 18. Geta, Roman Empire, AR denarius, 198–200 AD, “Laodicea” mint. Obv: L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES; bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, r. Rev: SPEI PERPETVAE; Spes, draped, advancing l., holding flower in r. hand and raising skirt with l. hand. 20mm, 3.19g. RIC IV Geta 96. Ex Pecunem 10, lot 576. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted July 20, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) Very nice example! Here are my few Getas. PRINC IVVENTVTIS: Another young Geta; I have no examples of the more mature Geta: Finally, a Limes Denarius showing Caracalla on the obverse and Geta on the reverse. The Geta portrait is in better condition: Plus, this Julia Domna/Hilaritas; the two young children presumably represent Caracalla and Geta even though both were adults at the time the coin was minted: Edited July 20, 2022 by DonnaML 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted July 20, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) Sweet!! ... ambr0zie, congrats on scoring that great OP-Geta-coin Geta, eh? ... I think I had a couple of Geta coins? (yup, I found the winna-winnas) Geta. As Caesar, AR Denarius (below) Rome mint AD 198-209 Struck under Septimius Severus, AD 200-205 Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 3.55 grams Obverse: Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right Reverse: Victory flying left, holding open wreath; to left, round shield set on base Reference: RIC IV 23; RSC 206 Other: 12h … toned Ex-stevex6 Geta. As Caesar, AR Denarius (below) AD 198-209 Struck under Septimius Severus, AD 199-204 Rome mint Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 3.36 grams Obverse: Bareheaded and draped bust right Reverse: Castor standing slightly left before horse, holding bridle and scepter Reference: RIC IV 6; RSC 12 Other: 6h … light porosity Ex-stevex6 ... congrats again on adding a winner Edited July 20, 2022 by Steve 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted July 20, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 20, 2022 @ambr0zie...Sweet looking addition... Here's one where Geta is sporting a serious "Dread lock"! Geta, as Caesar, AR Denarius. Rome, AD 203-208.( Minted AD 205 ) Ob- GETA CAES PONT COS, bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev- VOTA PVBLICA, Geta standing left, sacrificing out of patera over tripod & holding roll. RIC 38b. 3.57g, 14mm, 7h. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romancollector Posted July 20, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 20, 2022 AR Denarius of Geta commemorating his father's campaign in Britain Ex @kapphnwn 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted July 21, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 21, 2022 His eastern (Laodicea) portraits are all from his younger years.... 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsyas Mike Posted July 21, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 21, 2022 Nice addition to your Geta collection, @ambr0zie Here is my only Imperial AE for this guy, unfortunately pitted, but scarce and with a rather interesting Victory in Britain reverse: Geta Æ As (210-212 A.D.) Rome Mint [P SEPT]IMIVS GETA PIVS AVG BR[IT], laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder / [VICTO]RIAE BRITTANICAE Victory seated left on shields, holding shield & palm, SC in exergue. RIC Geta 191b. (8.09 grams / 24 mm) eBay Aug. 2018 Attribution Notes: RIC Geta 191a - no drapery RIC Geta 191b - draped shoulder Possible Obv./Rev. Die-match: Spink Auction 8006; Lot 1136; 26.03.2008 (misattributed as RIC 191a but "drapery on far shoulder" noted) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted July 21, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2022 I have only one imperial of his (see above) but can contribute with two syro-phoenician tetradrachms Antioch : Laodicaea : Q 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted July 22, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 22, 2022 @Marsyas Mikereminded me about this one that I had.... These mid bronzes come with nice quality engraving. There are some nice provincials with the confronted busts to look out for too. I must admit I am not a provincial expert though. AE27 Obv:- AY K M AY ANTWNINOC AY K P CEP, GETAC in exergue, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right confronting laureate and draped bust of Geta left; Rev:- Y FL OYLPIANOY MAPKIANOPOLITWN, Concordia standing slightly left, patera in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, E (mark of value) lower left; Minted in Markianopolis (Devnya, Bulgaria). Consular Legate Flavius Ulpianus, 210 - 211 A.D Reference:– Varbanov (Engl.) 1083 27.33 mm. 11.74 gms. 0 degrees 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotwheelsearl Posted July 23, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 23, 2022 I got a limes that was evidently worn and displayed with pride! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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