Geta, Caracalla's brother and son of Septimius Severus, served as
Caesar from 198 until his father's death in 211. At this point he became
Augustus, sharing the top slot with Caracalla. Caracalla, in turn, wanted none
of this and prepared to rid himself of his unwelcome sidekick. Tricking Geta
into a feigned peace summit to be convened on the neutral grounds of their
mother's residence, Geta was instead ambushed by a detachment of Caracalla's
troops and cold-heartedly slain as he desperately sought refuge in his mother's
arms.
Fourree
Obv-PSEPTGETA CAESPONT Draped bust right.
Rev-FELICITAS PVBLICA Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae
RIC 9a
Obv-PSEPTGETA CAESPONT Bare draped cuirassed bust right
Rev-PRINC IVVENT Geta standing holding branch and spear
VM 34/1, Cohen 157
Obv-P SEPTIMIVS - GETA CEAS Bare draped bust right
Rev-FORTVN - AAVG Fortuna standing, head left, holding rudder and cornucopia