Silver Tetradrachm of Geta, Laodicea ad Mare, 205–207. 1944.100.66441

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 12.67
  • Diameter (in mm): 27
• Series: Bellinger

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 205 - 207
• Denomination: Tetradrachm
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Authority: Geta
  • • Dynasty: Severan Dynasty
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Laodicea ad Mare
  • Region: Seleucis and Pieria

• Obverse

  • Legend: KAISAR GETAS
  • Type: Bust dr. cuir. r. seen from behind

• Reverse

  • Legend: VPATOS TO 1
  • Type: Eagle stg. l. head r.; between legs, star (8)

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Acre

References

• Citation: Bellinger, NS 3 pl. 5.10
• Reference: B.60

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1944.100.66441
• Lot: 1944.100
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Imperial

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States