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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Nero PONTIF MAX TR P V P P
| Gold | 7.6 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 58-59 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding oak-wreath enclosing EX S C
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P V P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas Quinta, Pater Patriae
Translation: High priest, tribunician power for the fifth time, father of the country
Comment
Mass varies: 7.47–7.71 g;Diameter varies: 18–23 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Nero (PONTIF MAX TR P V P P) (58-59) 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. Despite Nero's controversial reign, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
