Denarius - Nero PONTIF MAX TR P VI COS IIII P P
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 59-60 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding oak-wreath enclosing EX S C
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P VI COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas Sexta, Consul Quartus, Pater Patriae
High priest, tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the country.
Comment
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 the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a goddess, possibly Ceres, holding a grain ear and a torch. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, specifically between 59 and 60 AD, and its design reflects the emperor's efforts to promote his image as a benevolent and powerful leader, as well as the importance of agriculture and trade in the Roman Empire.
