An ancient silver denarius dating from 103 B
the death of Drusus due to injuries suffered in a freak riding accident in September of 9 BC was a setback which cost the Romans dearly and eventually lost them control of "free Germany" east of the Rhine
Reverse: PHILIPPVS AQVAM͡A͡R
glossy toning on obverse and light pastel toning on reverse
Geta Denarius 209AD Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin RIC 59B Faustina the Elder An ancient silver denarius datingObverse: P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, Bust of Geta, bare headed, draped, right Reverse: PONTIF COS II, Genius, naked, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over garlanded and lighted altar and holding corn ears in left hand Date: 209 A. D., RIC 59B Size: 19. 5mm diameter, 2. 91g weight Composition: Silver