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Aureus - Nero PONTIF MAX TR P VIII COS IIII P P EX S C; Roma
| Gold | 7.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 61-62 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, left foot on helmet next to dagger and bow, inscribing shield resting on left knee with right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P VIII COS IIII P P EX S C
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas Octava, Consul Quartus, Pater Patriae, Ex Senatus Consultum
Translation: High priest, tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the country. By decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.61–7.69 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.
