Coin of Geta Lucius Septimius, Emperor of Rome from Pautalia Artist: Unknown
Mint: Pautalia (Thrace)
Ruler: Geta Lucius Septimius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 189–211

Medium

Copper

Dimensions

3.16 g, 12:00, 18.5 mm

Credit Line

Gift of James H. Schwartz

Accession Number

2005.6.154

Geography
Culture
Period

2nd–3rd century

Classification
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Cuirassed bust of Geta facing r.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Thanatos standing front, head supported by l. hand, leaning on inverted torch placed on altar, with legs crossed
Provenance

Provenance

James H. Schwartz, New York, to 2005; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, money

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