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Aureus - Otho PONT MAX; Aequitas
69 year| Gold | 7.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Otho (Marcus Salvius Otho) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and sceptre or rod in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONT MAX
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus
Translation: High priest
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Otho (PONT MAX; Aequitas) (69) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society and underscores the idea that the coin was issued to promote stability and prosperity throughout the empire.
