© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
Denarius - Nero PONTIF MAX TR P V P P
| Silver | 3.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 58-59 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding oak-wreath enclosing EX S C
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P V P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas Quinta, Pater Patriae
High priest, tribunician power for the fifth time, father of the country.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.24–3.66 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when Nero was facing opposition and unrest within the empire, and the image of Victory may have been intended to symbolize his efforts to maintain peace and stability. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 3.5 grams make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.
