© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Sestertius - Nero ADLOCVT COH S C
| Bronze | 29.60 g | 35 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 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 29.60 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nero, bare-headed and togate, standing left, with praetorian prefect on platform, raising right hand to three soldiers; foremost carries standards; behind, battlemented structure above pillared building.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADLOCVT COH S C
Unabridged legend: Adlocutio Cohortium, Senatus Consultum
Translation: Speech to the cohorts. Decree of the senate
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Nero, the Roman emperor who ruled from 54 to 68 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Ceres on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and social upheaval in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the tensions between the imperial court and the Roman Senate. While Nero was known for his extravagance and tyranny, Ceres was a symbol of agriculture, fertility, and abundance, representing the ideals of a prosperous and stable society. This contrast between the two sides of the coin may reflect the conflicting values and interests of different groups within the empire during this time period.
