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Aureus - Otho VICTORIA OTHONIS; Victory
69 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA OTHONIS
Translation:
Victory of Otho.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.12–7.33 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Otho (VICTORIA OTHONIS; Victory) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 1st century AD. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of gold for the coin's material also signifies the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during this time.
