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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
As - Nero S C; Victory
| Bronze | 10.5 g | 28 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 | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, moving left, holding in both hands shield inscribed S P Q R.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Unabridged legend: Senatus Consultum
Translation: Decree of the senate
Comment
Mass varies: 9.89–11.41 g;Diameter varies: 27.5–28.75 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Nero. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and prosperity can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic, and it continued to be used throughout the Roman Empire's history.
