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Coin ID #12930

Amaseia (AD 198-209) AE 29 - Geta

Geta. As Caesar, 198-209 AD. AE29 (13.24g, 7h). Dated CY 208 (205/6 AD). Π CЄΠTI ΓЄTAC KЄCAP, Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / AΔP CЄV [ANT AMA]CIAC (MHT) NЄ ΠΡΠ / ЄPMHC KTICAC THN ΠOΛIN, Eagle standing facing on branch, head right, with wreath in beak; ЄT / CH (date) in two lines to right. Fine, light brown patina. Extremely rare type, with Dalaison citing just one example.

The legend on the inner field of the reverse (ερμης κτισας την πολιν) refers to Mercury as being revered as the oecist of the city.

File information
Filename:3670344.jpg
City/Mint name:Amaseia
Keywords:roman / bronze
References: Dalaison 548 (D142/R193); cf. RG 53 (for rev. type); cf. BMC 16 (same)
Valuation:CNG Elec. Auc. 367 (1/2016), lot 344 ($200 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:216 KiB
Date added:Jan 28, 2016
Dimensions:800 x 381 pixels
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