As - Nero GENIO AVGVSTI; Genius
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 62-68 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius Populi Romani standing left, holding patera over flaming altar in right hand and cornucopiae in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO AVGVSTI
Translation:
Genio Augusti
To the genius (guardian spirit) of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Nero, who was known for his extravagance and tyranny, yet the coin's inscription, "GENIO AVGVSTI," translates to "to the genius of the emperor," suggesting that the coin was meant to promote the idea of Nero as a wise and benevolent leader, which is ironic given his controversial reputation.
