Geta Denarius Pendant
Coin: Silver Denarius
Obverse: Portrait of Young Emperor Geta
Reverse: Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in right hand, left arm resting on arm of chair
Date: 200 - 202 A.D.
Bezel: Sterling Silver
Weight: 5.84 g
Diameter: 19 mm / .78 in
Description
This item is an authentic Roman silver denarius coin, placed in a handmade bezel of Sterling Silver. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
Geta, whose full name was Publius Septimius Geta, was a Roman emperor of the Severan dynasty who reigned jointly with his father Septimius Severus and his older brother Caracalla. He was born in 189 A.D. in Rome and spent much of his early life accompanying his family on military campaigns, particularly during Severus’s wars in the East and in Britain. As the younger son, Geta was often overshadowed by his brother, but their father sought to secure dynastic stability by raising both to positions of power. Geta was made Caesar in 198 A.D. and later Augustus in 209 A.D., ruling as co-emperor alongside Caracalla after their father’s death in 211.
Despite his father’s hopes, the relationship between the brothers quickly collapsed. Geta and Caracalla were bitter rivals, and ancient sources describe a palace divided — with each brother surrounded by his own courtiers, guards, and advisers. The tension culminated only months after their joint accession, when Caracalla lured Geta into a meeting under the pretense of reconciliation and had him murdered in their mother Julia Domna’s arms in December 211 A.D. After Geta’s death, Caracalla ordered a damnatio memoriae, erasing Geta’s name and image from inscriptions, monuments, and even family portraits.
Numismatically, Geta’s coins are among the few surviving testaments to his short and turbulent reign. Early issues show him as a youth under Severus and Caracalla, while later ones as co-emperor depict him with a more mature, idealized portrait, emphasizing harmony within the imperial family. These coins often bear inscriptions of filial piety and virtue, propaganda meant to suggest unity that never truly existed. Today, they serve as poignant reminders of both the fragile politics of dynastic succession and the ruthless reality of Roman imperial power.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Geta Denarius Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
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Geta Denarius Pendant
Coin: Silver Denarius
Obverse: Portrait of Young Emperor Geta
Reverse: Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in right hand, left arm resting on arm of chair
Date: 200 - 202 A.D.
Bezel: Sterling Silver
Weight: 5.84 g
Diameter: 19 mm / .78 in
Description
This item is an authentic Roman silver denarius coin, placed in a handmade bezel of Sterling Silver. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
Geta, whose full name was Publius Septimius Geta, was a Roman emperor of the Severan dynasty who reigned jointly with his father Septimius Severus and his older brother Caracalla. He was born in 189 A.D. in Rome and spent much of his early life accompanying his family on military campaigns, particularly during Severus’s wars in the East and in Britain. As the younger son, Geta was often overshadowed by his brother, but their father sought to secure dynastic stability by raising both to positions of power. Geta was made Caesar in 198 A.D. and later Augustus in 209 A.D., ruling as co-emperor alongside Caracalla after their father’s death in 211.
Despite his father’s hopes, the relationship between the brothers quickly collapsed. Geta and Caracalla were bitter rivals, and ancient sources describe a palace divided — with each brother surrounded by his own courtiers, guards, and advisers. The tension culminated only months after their joint accession, when Caracalla lured Geta into a meeting under the pretense of reconciliation and had him murdered in their mother Julia Domna’s arms in December 211 A.D. After Geta’s death, Caracalla ordered a damnatio memoriae, erasing Geta’s name and image from inscriptions, monuments, and even family portraits.
Numismatically, Geta’s coins are among the few surviving testaments to his short and turbulent reign. Early issues show him as a youth under Severus and Caracalla, while later ones as co-emperor depict him with a more mature, idealized portrait, emphasizing harmony within the imperial family. These coins often bear inscriptions of filial piety and virtue, propaganda meant to suggest unity that never truly existed. Today, they serve as poignant reminders of both the fragile politics of dynastic succession and the ruthless reality of Roman imperial power.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Geta Denarius Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
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Description
Coin: Silver Denarius
Obverse: Portrait of Young Emperor Geta
Reverse: Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in right hand, left arm resting on arm of chair
Date: 200 - 202 A.D.
Bezel: Sterling Silver
Weight: 5.84 g
Diameter: 19 mm / .78 in
Description
This item is an authentic Roman silver denarius coin, placed in a handmade bezel of Sterling Silver. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.
Chain necklaces can be purchased separately through this link.
History of the Artifact
Geta, whose full name was Publius Septimius Geta, was a Roman emperor of the Severan dynasty who reigned jointly with his father Septimius Severus and his older brother Caracalla. He was born in 189 A.D. in Rome and spent much of his early life accompanying his family on military campaigns, particularly during Severus’s wars in the East and in Britain. As the younger son, Geta was often overshadowed by his brother, but their father sought to secure dynastic stability by raising both to positions of power. Geta was made Caesar in 198 A.D. and later Augustus in 209 A.D., ruling as co-emperor alongside Caracalla after their father’s death in 211.
Despite his father’s hopes, the relationship between the brothers quickly collapsed. Geta and Caracalla were bitter rivals, and ancient sources describe a palace divided — with each brother surrounded by his own courtiers, guards, and advisers. The tension culminated only months after their joint accession, when Caracalla lured Geta into a meeting under the pretense of reconciliation and had him murdered in their mother Julia Domna’s arms in December 211 A.D. After Geta’s death, Caracalla ordered a damnatio memoriae, erasing Geta’s name and image from inscriptions, monuments, and even family portraits.
Numismatically, Geta’s coins are among the few surviving testaments to his short and turbulent reign. Early issues show him as a youth under Severus and Caracalla, while later ones as co-emperor depict him with a more mature, idealized portrait, emphasizing harmony within the imperial family. These coins often bear inscriptions of filial piety and virtue, propaganda meant to suggest unity that never truly existed. Today, they serve as poignant reminders of both the fragile politics of dynastic succession and the ruthless reality of Roman imperial power.
Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection:
- Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.
- Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged.
- Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.
Your order will include:
- Geta Denarius Pendant shown in photos
- Certificate of Authenticity
Ancient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. Read more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.
