© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Semis - Nero MAX TRIB POT P P S C; Roma
| Bronze | 6.19 g | - |
| 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 | 6.19 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; behind, various arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAX TRIB POT P P S C
Translation:
[Pontifex] Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
High [priest], tribunician power, father of the country. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Roman goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant cultural and political change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the influence of Greek art and architecture on Roman coinage. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for this coin was a common practice during this period, as it was a readily available and durable metal that could be easily minted and distributed. Overall, this coin provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic, cultural, and political landscape of ancient Rome during the reign of Nero.
