Sestertius - Nero ROMA S C; Roma
| 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#246568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding spear in right hand, and resting left on shield; various arms around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C
Translation:
Roma, Senatus Consultum.
Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)The British Museum notes that "RIC I erroneously lists [a coin with reference] BMC 119 as an example of RIC 357 (p.171), with Roma seated left, rather than RIC 359 (p.172), with Roma seated right." RIC therefore does not have an example of RIC 357.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Nero 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 Nero's reign, and it's interesting to note that Nero was known for his extravagance and tyranny, and this coin may have been used to promote his image and reinforce his power.
