The 65AD-66AD Aureus - Nero Gold Aureus of Emperor Nero, struck at the Rome Mint around 65-66AD. Weighs about 7.29g.
The gold Aureus was the standard gold coin in Ancient Rome. The word literally means 'golden denarius' and was equal to 25 denarii or 100 sestertii. It's about the weight of a modern gold sovereign.
The Obverse shows the laureate head of Emperor Nero facing right. Legend is "NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS".
The Reverse of this Aureus shows the god Salus. Salus is seated left on an ornate throne, holding patera (a small bowl) in extended right hand. The text "SALVS" in the exergue. Salus was the Roman goddess of safety and well-being/welfare/health/prosperity for both the individual and the state. This Gold Aureus coin is graded as near EF.
Image credit: CNG Coins
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 65AD
Monarch/Ruler: Nero (Emperor 54AD-68AD)
Category: Roman. See more Roman coins
Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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