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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Nero AVGVSTVS AVGVSTA
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 64-65 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nero, radiate, togate, standing left, holding patera and long sceptre: beside him on right stands Empress, holding patera and cornucopiae
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS AVGVSTA
Unabridged legend: Augustus, Augusta.
Translation: Emperor and empress.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.47–3.332 g;Diameter varies: 17–19.11 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Emperor Nero, who was known for his extravagance and tyranny, yet the coin's design depicts him with a modest and serious expression, suggesting a contrast between his actual personality and the image he wanted to project to the public.
