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Aureus S P Q R
| Gold | 7.4 g | - |
| 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 | 7.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus coin from Rome, made of gold and weighing 7.4g, is interesting because it was used as a means of payment and exchange during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii, which was a significant amount at the time. Additionally, the coin features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on one side and the Roman emperor Vespasian on the other, showcasing the importance of both mythology and leadership in Roman culture.
