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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Semis - Nero TR POT P P S S C; Roma
| Bronze | 4 g | 18 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 | 4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246436 |
|---|---|
| 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: 3.6–4.38 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. Nero is known for his extravagance and tyranny, and his reign was marked by controversial policies and events, including the Great Fire of Rome, which he was accused of starting himself. Despite his notorious reputation, Nero's image was still used on coins like this one, which was minted during his reign. This coin is a small bronze semis, which was a common denomination in ancient Rome, and it weighs only 4 grams. It's fascinating to think that such a small object could have been used in everyday transactions in ancient Rome, and that it has survived to this day as a piece of history.
