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Denarius - Otho CERES AVG; Ceres
69 year| Silver | 3.26 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 | 3.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Otho (CERES AVG; Ceres) (69) coin is that it features the goddess Ceres, who was the Roman goddess of agriculture, fertility, and abundance, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of agriculture and the Roman Empire's reliance on a successful harvest during the time period in which the coin was minted.
