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Sestertius - Nero S C; Mars, Pax, and Victory
| Bronze | 28.2 g | 24 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 | 28.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
View of triumphal arch, showing front and left hand side; above, the Emperor in a quadriga escorted by Victory; arch is heavily ornamented and decorated with statues of Pax, Mars and two soldiers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Unabridged legend: Senatus Consultum.
Translation: 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 a unique combination of symbols and deities. The reverse side of the coin depicts Mars, the Roman god of war, standing next to Pax, the goddess of peace, and Victory, the personification of victory. This combination of symbols suggests that Nero, the Roman emperor at the time, was promoting the idea of peace and victory through military power. This message was likely intended to reinforce Nero's image as a strong and effective leader, and to promote the idea that the Roman Empire was a force to be reckoned with.
