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Adrian W:
Another recent addition

Geta, 209-211. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.13 g, 12 h), Rome, 206. P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES Bare-headed and draped bust of Geta to right, seen from behind. Rev. LAETITIA / TEMPORVM Galley under sail in center of Circus Maximus; above, four quadrigae galloping to left; below, wild animals, among them ostrich, two lions chasing wild donkey, bull and bear. BMC 453. Cohen 67. RIC 43. Rare. Light scratches and minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.

Meepzorp:
Hi AW,

Nice coin! :)

I love the reverse.

Meepzorp

ickster:
You don't see these often. Nice catch!

Ron C2:
Great coin! I've been pining for the Septimus obverse version of that reverse, though have not had the stomach to pay the going rate. 

ChefStu22:
Thats a fantastic Reverse Adrian nice catch

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