RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Nero< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of NeroThis silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Nero around 67 or 68 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin. The reverse depicts Salus, the goddess of the public safety of Rome, seated and holding a pan called a patera. She is identified by the legend 'SA' to her left and 'LVS' to her right. The coin is rather worn. This design was probably prompted by the the crushing of a revolt led by Gaius Calpurnius Piso in 65 AD. In gratitude, Nero dedicated a temple to Salus. In 68 AD, however, the revolt of Galba, governor of Spain, resulted in the Senate declaring Nero an outlaw, and Nero shortly afterwards committed suicide. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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