Ancient Roman Coin pendant with coin of Emperor Geta - PONTIF
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Ancient Roman coin pendant featuring an AR denarius of Emperor Geta (209–211 AD) set in a modern silver pendant, pendant diameter ~20 mm, extremely fine condition and wearable, with a removable coin and a certificate of authenticity available on request.
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Coins, symbols of power - struck in metal. From Emperors to Kings, rulers struck their image and ideals into coins, turning currency into one of history’s most enduring propaganda tools. These small objects passed daily through the hands of ordinary people, spreading messages of authority with every exchange.
Modern custom-made silver pendant with authentic ancient coin. The coin may be easily removed from the pendant frame if preferred.
Coin: AR Denarius Emperor Geta, struck 209-211 AD.
Obverse: IMP CAES P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG. Laureate and bearded head right.
Reverse: PONTIF TR P COS II. Emperor on horseback left, spearing fallen enemy.
Diameter pendant: ± 20 mm
Reference: RIC 68
Date coin: 209-211 AD
Pendant: modern
Condition: extremely fine condition, wearable in modern silver pendant. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
GETA
Publius Septimius Geta, the ill-fated younger son of Septimius Severus, briefly shared the Roman throne as co-Emperor with his brother Caracalla before being murdered in 211 AD. The rivalry between the two brothers is legendary, even the Imperial Palace itself had to be divided into two separate sections.
After a failed attempt to assassinate Geta during the Saturnalia Festival, Caracalla let their mother, Julia Domna, arrange a reconciliation meeting in her apartments. Deprived of his bodyguards, Geta was then murdered by centurions in the arms of his mother. He was only 22 years old. Despite her grief, Julia Domna was forced to remain at court under Caracalla’s rule.
Geta’s short reign and the subsequent damnatio memoriae led to a thorough erasure of his image from public life. This makes his surviving coins rare and poignant relics of a tragic Dynasty.
On this denarius, the reverse legend PONTIF TR P COS II proclaims his roles as Pontifex, holder of the tribunician power, and consul for the second time; titles reflecting imperial legitimacy during a fragile co-rule overshadowed by fraternal hatred.
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Coins, symbols of power - struck in metal. From Emperors to Kings, rulers struck their image and ideals into coins, turning currency into one of history’s most enduring propaganda tools. These small objects passed daily through the hands of ordinary people, spreading messages of authority with every exchange.
Modern custom-made silver pendant with authentic ancient coin. The coin may be easily removed from the pendant frame if preferred.
Coin: AR Denarius Emperor Geta, struck 209-211 AD.
Obverse: IMP CAES P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG. Laureate and bearded head right.
Reverse: PONTIF TR P COS II. Emperor on horseback left, spearing fallen enemy.
Diameter pendant: ± 20 mm
Reference: RIC 68
Date coin: 209-211 AD
Pendant: modern
Condition: extremely fine condition, wearable in modern silver pendant. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
GETA
Publius Septimius Geta, the ill-fated younger son of Septimius Severus, briefly shared the Roman throne as co-Emperor with his brother Caracalla before being murdered in 211 AD. The rivalry between the two brothers is legendary, even the Imperial Palace itself had to be divided into two separate sections.
After a failed attempt to assassinate Geta during the Saturnalia Festival, Caracalla let their mother, Julia Domna, arrange a reconciliation meeting in her apartments. Deprived of his bodyguards, Geta was then murdered by centurions in the arms of his mother. He was only 22 years old. Despite her grief, Julia Domna was forced to remain at court under Caracalla’s rule.
Geta’s short reign and the subsequent damnatio memoriae led to a thorough erasure of his image from public life. This makes his surviving coins rare and poignant relics of a tragic Dynasty.
On this denarius, the reverse legend PONTIF TR P COS II proclaims his roles as Pontifex, holder of the tribunician power, and consul for the second time; titles reflecting imperial legitimacy during a fragile co-rule overshadowed by fraternal hatred.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
209-211 AD (coin)
Name of object
Coin pendant with coin of Emperor Geta - PONTIF
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
