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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Otho VICTORIA OTHONIS; Victory
69 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA OTHONIS
Translation:
Victory of Otho.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.24–3.42 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Otho (VICTORIA OTHONIS; Victory) coin is that it was minted 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 has been found in abundance, suggesting that he made a significant effort to produce and distribute coins during his time in power. This coin, in particular, features the goddess Victory on the reverse side, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military prowess and triumphs.
