Lotto 509:
Geta (198-212). AE cast As, "Limes" coin, c. 203-208 AD. Obv. GETA CAES PONTIF COS. Bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, right. Rev. FELICITAS SAECVLI S C. Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta seated right on platform on left; in front, officer; and citizen at foot of platform. RIC IV Geta 126 (as). AE. 3.71 g. 21.25 mm. Pale greyish green patina. Good F

 

Ancient Roman coin obtained by casting using an 'official' coin as a mould. These types of ancient copies were produced and probably used in remote areas of the Roman Empire. Apparently the Roman government was often not interested in providing all provinces with coins to facilitate small monetary transactions.
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