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ROMAN IMPERIAL GETA SILVER DENARIUS COIN PENDANT IN 14K YELLOW GOLD 198 A.D. As one of the most beautiful Roman Imperial pieces we have done in recent times, this stunning and very uncommon silver Roman denarius of Geta when he was just 9 years old makes for a superb work of ancient coin jewelry. The bright silver of the coin richly contrasts the classic key design and warm yellow of the solid 14K yellow gold pendant setting. The detail is remarkable and overall size is just larger than a U.S. quarter. Geta was born May 27, 189 A.D. in Milan, Italy. He was the younger of two sons of the emperor Septimius Severus and Julia Domna. He was made Caesar in 198 at the same time his older brother Caracalla was elevated to the rank of Augustus with his father. After the great victories in Britain in 209, Geta was also appointed to Augustus clearly signifying Severus' intention for his two sons to rule the Empire together upon his death. Not a good idea since both brothers deeply hated each other, constantly fighting even before their appointments. Upon the death of their father in 211, their fighting broke out into open hostility and there was even talk of splitting the Roman Empire because of it. The ruthlessness of Caracalla would not rest and Caracalla had his brother Geta murdered just three days short of the anniversary of their first year of joint reign. One version of events claimed Geta was lured to come without his bodyguards to a meeting with Caracalla and their mother, Julia Domna, to discuss a possible reconciliation. When Geta arrived, he was attacked by centurions. Wounded and bleeding, Geta ran to his mother and clinging to her, died. Caracalla then proceeded to have all memory of his brother erased and supposedly executed 20,000 of Geta's supporters. Coins of Geta are much less common than those of Caracalla. The first issues featuring Geta shown him as a young child and over the years of subsequent issues, a gradual maturing may be seen. The aging of this prince as seen through numismatic portraits is a fascinating topic of interest to collectors. This coin was minted in 198 A.D. when Geta was appointed to the priesthoods as part of his title of Caesar and the reverse side not displayed, shows priestly implements to commemorate this event. A seldom seen coin of superb grade in this very highly recommended piece. Overall diameter is 25 mm. CPR013 SOLD COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY / HISTORY SHEET *** shown with optional CHAIN E, not included |
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