Denarius (S P Q R) (68-69) front Denarius (S P Q R) (68-69) back
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Denarius S P Q R

 
Silver - -
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#248541
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

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius (S P Q R) (68-69) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Silver is an interesting coin because it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and autonomy in Roman culture during that time period. Additionally, the coin's silver content and standardized design made it a valuable and widely-used form of currency throughout the empire.