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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Otho VICTORIA OTHONIS; Victory
69 year| Gold | 7.1 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 | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA OTHONIS
Translation:
Victory of Otho.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.93–7.36 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Otho (VICTORIA OTHONIS; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Emperor Otho, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory (Victoria) holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's victory and dominance. This blend of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean region.
