Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Nero (under Claudius)

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Nero, the step-son and heir of the emperor Claudius, between 50 and 54 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 symbols of priestly offices: a ladle over a tripod on the left and a staff over a pan called a patera on the right. The legend 'SAC [ERD C] OOPT IN OMN CONL. SVPRA NVM EX S C' refers to the Senate approval of conferments of priesthoods on Nero.

After Nero's adoption by Claudius in 50 AD, he became an honorary member of the four priestly orders: Pontifices, Augures, Quindecemviri Sacrorum and Epulones. They are represented by the symbols on this coin. Coins provide the only evidence of this event.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-632-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  
• Date: Minted between 50 and 54 AD
  
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  • Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage. From 31 BC to AD 69. Vol. 1, revised ed. London: Spink and Son Ltd, 1984. 
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