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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Otho CERES AVG; Ceres
69 year| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Otho (Marcus Salvius Otho) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and cornucopia in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES AVG
Unabridged legend: Ceres Augusta.
Translation: Ceres, the venerable.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Otho (CERES AVG; Ceres) (69) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Ceres, who was the patron deity of agriculture and fertility, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of agriculture and fertility in ancient Roman society and the role that the Roman Empire played in promoting and supporting these values.
