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As - Nero GENIO AVGVSTI S C I; Genius
| Bronze | 7.6 g | 23 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Genius Populi Romani standing left, holding patera over flaming altar in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO AVGVSTI S C I
Translation:
Genio Augusti, Senatus Consultum.
To the genius (guardian spirit) of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.48–8.66 g;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 the Roman Emperor from 54 to 68 AD, on one side, and the Genius of Augustus, a personification of the Roman Empire, on the other. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, and it highlights the complex relationship between the emperor and the empire he ruled. While Nero was known for his extravagance and tyranny, the Genius of Augustus represented the stability and continuity of the Roman state. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the tension between the power of the emperor and the enduring spirit of the empire.
