Not an emperor I ever thought I would own in Tetradrachm form, but I ended up scoring this Antoch Tetradrachm of Geta for under $60. A steal really. Geta (209 - 211 A.D.) SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. AR Tetradrachm O: AYT KAI GETAC CEB, laureate head right. DHMARX EX YPATOC TO B, eagle standing left on groundline, wings spread, head and tail right, wreath in beak. Star in upper left and right fields. Struck 211 - 212 A.D. 26mm 13.04g McAlee 720; Prieur 213; Bellinger 16.
Oh dang, that's SWEET for 60 bucks! Schwwwwing! I haggled hard for a Syrian tet today but couldn't pull of the deal.
Terrific bargain @Mat!! Those of Geta appear HIGHLY SCARCE!!! I lack any of the type but this gives me another opportunity to post two 'bronzes' of Geta I picked up this year
Neat coin at a great price. You must be feeling very proud of yourself! Here's a Geta of Nicopolis ad Istrum:
Cool entry to your collection. I have an almost twin brother (Prieur # 209) Geta, Tetradrachm Silver tetradrachm minted in Antioch AD 208 AYT KAI GETAC . laureate head right DHMAPX EXVPA TO B, eagle standing facing on leg an thigh, head right, holding wreath in beak 13,40 gr Ref : Prieur #209_006 (same obverse die) Q
@Mat ... you are starting a reputation... Auctions are going to shut down whenever you bid... Nice Tet, great price! My only one of his: (nope, not a Tet) RI Geta AR Denarius 209-211 CE On horse spearing enemy
Nice coins, everyone. A beauty! Mine is a bit special in that it was made the year he was killed, hence the 211 -212 A.D., he never saw 212 AD
