© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Semis - Nero CERTA QVINQ ROM CON S S C
| Bronze | 3.9 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 62-68 |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As = 1⁄32 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Table decorated with two sphinxes or gryphons confronting; on top, urn and wreath; round shield resting on leg.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERTA QVINQ ROM CON S S C
Translation:
Certamen Quinquennale Romae Constitum, Senatus Consultum.
The establishment of the Roman Quinquennial (Neronia) games. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.28–4.44 g;Diameter varies: 15.5–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD, on one side, and the goddess Ceres, the goddess of agriculture and fertility, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant cultural and political change in the Roman Empire, and it is a rare example of a coin that has survived from that era. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin was a common practice during this time period, as it was a durable and affordable metal that could be easily minted and distributed.
