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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius S P Q R
| Silver | 3.4 g | 16.07 mm |
| 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 16.07 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
The obverse lettering of this type is counterclockwise only but two variations are known: lettering starting from the bottom (to the right) or lettering starting from the top (to the left).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)
