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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Nero VESTA; Vesta
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 65-66 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Round hexastyle temple with statue of Vesta inside
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Mass varies: 7.19–7.39 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Nero (VESTA; Vesta) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Vesta on the reverse side, which is unusual for a coin issued during Nero's reign. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and her association with the coin may suggest that Nero was attempting to promote family values and domesticity during his rule. This is an interesting departure from the more common imagery found on Roman coins of the time, which often featured gods and goddesses associated with war, power, and conquest.
