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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Otho VICTORIA OTHONIS; Victory
69 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA OTHONIS
Translation:
Victory of Otho.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.79–3.45 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Otho (VICTORIA OTHONIS; Victory) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Otho, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period of time in 69 AD. Despite his short reign, Otho's coinage reforms had a lasting impact on the Roman Empire's monetary system, and the Denarius - Otho coin is a testament to his efforts to stabilize the empire's economy.
