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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Nero CONCORDIA AVGVSTA; Concordia
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 64-65 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGVSTA
Unabridged legend: Concordia Augusta.
Translation: Venerable harmony.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.05–7.32 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Nero (CONCORDIA AVGVSTA; Concordia) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes harmony and unity. This is significant because it suggests that the Roman Empire, under the rule of Emperor Nero, valued the idea of peace and cooperation among its citizens. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
