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Denarius - Nero PONTIF MAX TR P IIII P P
| 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 | 57-58 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding oak-wreath enclosing EX S C
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas Quarta, Pater Patriae
High priest, tribunician power for the fourth time, father of the country.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.81–3.4 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Nero, who was the Roman Emperor at the time, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a lyre, which was a symbol of Apollo, the god of music and poetry. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, which lasted from 54 to 68 AD, and it is believed that the image of the lyre was included to promote Nero's reputation as a musician and poet, as he was known for his love of music and the arts.
