© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Nero AVGVSTVS AVGVSTA
| Gold | 7.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 64-66 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nero, radiate, togate, standing left, holding patera and long sceptre; beside him on right stands Empress, holding patera and cornucopiae
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS AVGVSTA
Translation: Emperor and empress.
Comment
There is no difference between RIC 44 and RIC 56, except that the obverse of RIC 56 is a die match with the VESTA type (RIC 61), which means (according to the hypothesis proposed in RIC) those coins must've been struck later than the first coins of RIC 44.
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Nero (AVGVSTVS AVGVSTA) (64-66) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Nero, who was known for his extravagance and tyranny, on one side, and the goddess Augusta, who represented the Roman state and the imperial family, on the other side. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, which was marked by controversial policies and events, including the Great Fire of Rome, which he was accused of starting himself. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient Roman coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (64-65) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Nero (AVGVSTVS AVGVSTA) (64-66) coin.
