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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Nero PONTIF MAX TR P X COS IIII P P EX S C; Roma
| Gold | 7.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 63-64 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246217 |
|---|---|
| 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 X COS IIII P P EX S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas Decima, Consul Quartus, Pater Patriae, Ex Senatus Consultum
High priest, tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the country. By decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.01–7.69 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19 mm;
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.
