Denarius (ROM RENASC; Roma) (68-69) front Denarius (ROM RENASC; Roma) (68-69) back
Denarius (ROM RENASC; Roma) (68-69) photo
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Denarius ROM RENASC; Roma

 
Silver 3.5 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Period
Civil War (68-69)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
68-69
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#248423
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Roma standing right, holding Victoriola in right and eagle-tipped sceptre transversely over left shoulder.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROM RENASC

Unabridged legend: Roma Renascens

Translation: Rome born again

Comment

Mass varies: 3.44–3.59 g;
Diameter varies: 19–19.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire, and it remained a standard coin for over 400 years, with its design and purity of silver remaining relatively consistent throughout that time. (Source: "Roman Coins" by David R. Slavitt, 2017)

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (68-69)  - - - - - -

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