Provincial Sestertius - Radiate, Nimbate, Coiled Snake

Probably Geta. The obverse is practically completely obliterated.

The snake here represents a god who was considered by many to be a sham - full representations also show beards, hair and other odd features. These coins arent that rare, but nimbate and radiate examples arent readily available. (looks like the remains of the beard there...ill see when its in hand).



I paid less for it today than it was worth to the roman who dropped it.