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Aureus - Nero PONTIF MAX TR P III COS II
| Gold | 7.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 56-57 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding oak-wreath enclosing EX S C
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P III COS II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas Tertia, Consul Secundum
High priest, tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Nero (PONTIF MAX TR P III COS II) (56-57) 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 Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, which lasted from 54 to 68 AD, and it is believed to be one of the most well-preserved examples of Roman coinage from that time period.
