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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Nero PONTIF MAX TR P III P P
| Gold | 7.6 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding oak-wreath enclosing EX S C
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas Tertia, Pater Patriae
High priest, tribunician power for the third time, father of the country.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.51–7.65 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Nero, who was known for his extravagance and tyranny, yet the coin itself was minted during a time of economic hardship and political instability in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
