© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Semis - Nero TR POT P P S S C; Roma
| Bronze | 2.8 g | 18.5 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; behind, various arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT P P S S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestas, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Tribunician power, father of the country. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.54–3.19 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 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 Roma 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 in the coin's construction was a common practice during this time period, as it was a durable and affordable material for minting coins.
