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Denarius SIGNA P R
| Silver | 3.56 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 | 3.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aquila between two standards; altar to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIGNA P R
Translation:
Signa Populi Romani.
Standards of the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used during the Roman Empire and was equivalent to a day's wage for a skilled worker. It was made of silver and weighed around 3.56 grams, as . The coin featured an image of the Roman emperor on one side and often had an image of a goddess or other symbol on the other side. The Denarius was used for over 400 years and went through several changes in design and composition during that time. It was eventually replaced by the Argenteus, a coin made of silver and gold, in the 4th century AD.
