Geta, as Caesar, 198-209. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.66 g, 12 h), Rome, 199. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Geta to right. Rev. SECVRIT IMPERII Securitas seated left, holding globe in her right hand and leaning with her left elbow on throne. BMC -. Cohen 183 var. RIC -, cf. 20b (bust seen from behind). Very rare. A nicely toned piece with a splendid portrait. Extremely fine.


This bust type, draped, cuirassed and seen from front, is usually restricted to Geta's gold coinage and only very rarely found on his silver.