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Mylassa AE37 SGI 2841 of Geta

Geta AE37 of Mylassa, Caria. PO CEPTIMIOC GETAC, draped & cuirassed bust right / MVLACEWN, tetrastyle temple containing cult statue of Zeus Labraundos standing with labrys & spear, BMC 38, SNGvA 2630.

Lot No.3230. gF. 24.9 grams.

$ 275.

Geta was the younger son of Septimius Severus and was Caesar from 198 until 209 AD, then co-augustus with his father and brother Caracalla until Septimius' death in 211 AD. Caracalla was ultimately unwilling to share power, and had Geta and thousands of his followers murdered in 212.