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Offline David M3

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Geta
« on: November 17, 2011, 03:01:57 pm »
Geta 201AD
Obv. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, draped bust rt.
Rev. PRINC IVVENT, Geta standing lft. in military attire, holdining branch and inverted spear.
RIC 15a, RSC 159a I am think I have this right would like another opion on the ID not in the best of shape but got it for a good price at $10 US.
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Re: Geta
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2011, 03:29:58 pm »
You may be correct, but the bend of the right arm is in a different position then the image I have of RIC 159a.  Perhaps 159b?

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Re: Geta
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2011, 03:42:43 pm »
Mine too. It has the index finger pointing upwards.    ::)
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Re: Geta
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2011, 03:50:19 pm »
The coin is in the mail I will get a better photo when I have it in hand. Thank you for the help.
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Re: Geta
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2011, 10:46:57 am »
I have coin in hand now but I can't compare it because wildwinds does not list and of the 159 series.
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