Aureus - Nero (EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT) (50-54) front Aureus - Nero (EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT) (50-54) back
Aureus - Nero (EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT) (50-54) photo
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Aureus - Nero EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT

 
Gold 7.6 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
50-54
Value
1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.6 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#246963
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Legend in four lines on shield; behind, vertical spear

Script: Latin

Lettering: EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT

Unabridged legend: Equester Ordo Principi Iuventuti

Translation: The equestrian order to the prince of youth

Comment

Mass varies: 7.54–7.68 g;
Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Nero coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman Emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Venus on the other. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, and it is believed that the image of Venus was included to promote the idea of Nero as a divine ruler, as Venus was associated with the Roman imperial family and was considered a symbol of love, beauty, and prosperity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (50-54)  - - - - - -

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