- Extremely Fine Geta Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Issued 198 CE as Caesar under his father Emperor Septimius Severus.
- Commemorative type released to celebrate Geta's proclamation and promotion to Caesar.
- Superb boys' portrait.
- 3.22g, RIC 1 variant (cuirassed bust not published), RSC 49a, Foss 4.
- Minted at Rome Mint.
- NGC Certified to XF.
- Obverse: L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, draped, cuirassed bare head right.
- Reverse: FELICITAS TEMPOR, Felicitas standing right holding long caduceus in left hand, clasping right hands with Geta standing left holding cornucopia.
- Felicitas was the personification of good luck and success. Felicitas could encompass both a woman's fertility, and a general's luck or good fortune. She had a temple in Rome and her festivals were on July 1st and October 9th. She was frequently portrayed on coins as a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire. This is a reference to the successful establishment of the Severan Dynasty with Geta as a member.
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