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Quinarius Aureus - Nero VICT AVG; Victory
| Gold | 3.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 55-56 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory flying left, holding round shield in right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Nero (VICT AVG; Victory) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Nero. This coin was minted during a time when Nero was attempting to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military prowess, and the image of Victory was seen as a symbol of the empire's strength and dominance.
