© Münzhandlung Basel Sale 8
© Münzhandlung Basel Sale 8
Sestertius - Nero PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right with garland hung across ('terra door').
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C
Translation:
Pace Populo Romano Terra Marique Parta Ianum Clusit, Senatus Consultum.
Peace of the Roman people on land and sea. The gates of the temple of Janus are closed. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Images from Heidelberg University Publishing, Plate 24, Münzhandlung Basel Sale 8, Monnaies grecques, romaines et byzantines: collection d'un amateur français, quelques pièces capitales du cabinet numismatique du Prince W.; lundi le 22 mars et mardi le 23 mars 1937.
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 Pax (Ianvm) on the other. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of peace and stability during Nero's reign. Despite Nero's notorious reputation for tyranny and extravagance, this coin suggests that he may have also been interested in promoting peace and prosperity throughout the empire.
