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Denarius - Otho PONT MAX; Aequitas
69 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 17 mm |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and sceptre or rod in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONT MAX
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus
High priest.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.83–3.5 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Otho (PONT MAX; Aequitas) (69) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This is fitting, given that the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Otho, who was known for his efforts to promote justice and equality throughout the Roman Empire.
