Denarius - Nero ROMA; Roma and Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 66-67 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted and draped, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in right hand and parazonium in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Nero (ROMA; Roma and Victory) (66-67) coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman emperor Nero, who was known for his extravagance and tyranny, on one side, and the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, which lasted from 54 to 68 AD, and it was used as a means of propaganda to promote Nero's image and reinforce his claim to divine status. Despite Nero's controversial reputation, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
