© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denarius S P Q R; Virtus
| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed spears lying under round shield.
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; Virtus) coin from Rome, minted between 68-69 AD, features an image of the goddess Virtus on the reverse side, which represents the personification of virtue and moral excellence in Roman culture.
