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Sestertius - Nero ROMA S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 27.5 g | - |
| 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 | 27.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated, left on cuirass, holding Victory in right hand and resting left on parazonium: behind cuirass two round shields and one oblong.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C
Translation:
Roma, Senatus Consultum.
Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Nero. This suggests that Nero may have been attempting to associate himself with the idea of victory and the power of the Roman state through the issuance of this coinage. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin was a common practice during this time period, as it was a relatively inexpensive and durable metal that could be easily minted and distributed.
