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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus ROM RENASC; Roma
| Gold | 7.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma standing right, holding Victoriola in right and eagle-tipped sceptre transversely over left shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROM RENASC
Translation:
Roma Renascens.
Rome born again.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus was a gold coin used in ancient Rome, and it was considered the standard unit of currency for many centuries. The Aureus coin , which was issued during the reign of Emperor Nero (54-68 AD), features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on one side and an image of Nero on the other. The coin was made of gold and weighed around 7.5 grams, which was a significant amount of gold at the time. Interestingly, the Aureus coin was not only used as a means of exchange but also as a symbol of wealth and power. The Roman Empire's economy was largely based on slave labor, and the Aureus coin represented the wealth and prosperity that the empire had achieved through its conquests and exploitation of slave labor. Overall, the Aureus coin is an important artifact that provides insight into the economy, culture, and society of ancient Rome, and it continues to be a topic of interest for historians and numismatists today.
