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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
As PON M TR P IMP P P
| Bronze | 2.1 g | 14 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 | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Olive-branch, upright; sometimes three dots above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON M TR P IMP P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas, Imperator, Pater Patriae.
High priest, tribunician power, supreme commander (Imperator), father of the country.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Nero, who ruled the Roman Empire from 54 to 68 AD. Nero is known for his extravagance and tyranny, and his reign was marked by controversial policies and events, including the Great Fire of Rome, which he was accused of starting himself. Despite his notorious reputation, Nero's image was still used on coins like this one, which was minted during his reign.
