Denarius SENATVS P Q ROMANVS; Vesta and Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#248551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding shield maybe inscribed VI AV.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SENATVS P Q ROMANVS
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
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 currency for over 400 years, which speaks to its durability and reliability as a form of currency.
