123: Rome. Geta, as Caesar, 198-209 AD. Gold Aureus

US $38,000.00
May-26-08

 Rome. Geta, as Caesar, 198-209 AD. Gold Aureus (7.38 g), Rome 
 mint, struck 200 AD. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of 
 young Geta right. Reverse: Geta, in military attire, standing 
 left, holding branch and reversed spear, trophy of shields and 
 arms behind; PRINC IVVENT. RIC 16a; BMCRE 228; C 156; Biaggi 
 1254; Calicó 2910a. Finely centered and struck, on an ample 
 flan, and lustrous, featuring a charming portrait of the child 
 Geta. Lovely, and very rare. NGC graded Uncirculated. 
 Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000. 

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