Two Brothers, Geta & Caracalla AR Denari

Both were sons of Emperor Septimius Severus and part of the Severan Dynasty. Caracalla was the older brother and joined his father as Caesar in 195 and Augustus in 198. Geta was made Caesar in 198 at the age of 9 and co-Augustus in 210 alongside his father and Caracella. Caracella had Geta murdered Caracella in 211. Caracella - Silver Denarius, Bust facing right Rev - Winged Victory facing and advancing left, VF details but hammered off center with planchet areas missing. Geta Silver Denarius 3.16 grams, well struck just a little off center Obv - Bare headed facing left Rev Securitas seated left on throne, holding globe

Estimate:$175

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