© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
Sestertius - Nero EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT
| Bronze | 26.1 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50-54 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.1 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines on shield; behind, vertical spear
Script: Latin
Lettering: EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT
Translation:
Equester Ordo Principi Iuventuti.
The equestrian order to the prince of youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 26.08–26.19 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Nero, who was the Roman Emperor from 54 to 68 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a scene of a Roman warship, which symbolizes the power and influence of the Roman Empire at the time.
