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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Aureus - Nero PONTIF MAX TR P VI COS IIII P P
| Gold | 7.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 59-60 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding oak-wreath enclosing EX S C
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P VI COS IIII P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas Sexta, Consul Quartus, Pater Patriae
Translation: High priest, tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the country
Comment
Mass varies: 7.62–7.72 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 ruled from 54 to 68 AD, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, and it's interesting to note that Nero was known for his extravagance and tyranny, and this coin may have been part of his efforts to promote his image and legacy.
