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Sestertius - Nero S C; Mars, Pax, and Victory
| Bronze | 27.2 g | 36 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 | 27.2 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246605 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 25.64–28.85 g;Diameter varies: 35–37 mm;
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 between Pax, the goddess of peace, and Victory, the goddess of victory. This combination of symbols suggests a message of peace and victory through military power, which was a common theme during Nero's reign. Additionally, the use of bronze to make this coin was a common practice during the Roman Empire, as it was a durable and affordable material that could be easily minted and distributed.
