Roman Empire – Geta, as Caesar (r. 198-209) Bronze Issue, Amastris – Extremely Rare

Description

Roman Empire. Severan Dynasty. Provincial series. Geta, as Caesar (r. 198-209) AE (Bronze) issue. Mint of Amastris, Paphlagonia. VG; extremely rare, the only specimen in private hands of three known examples, with the other two being in museums.

Design: Draped and cuirassed bust of Geta left / Apollo, nude, standing left, holding patera and resting on column

Reference: RPC 70905.

Dimensions: 18 mm / 2.87 gm

Condition: VG; deposits. Extremely rare and the only specimen in private hands.