What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 185?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 185 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 185.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 185?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 185 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.5g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Nero Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Nero 185

Obverse

Reverse

Antikensammlung, Universität Kiel

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 185

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.5g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P

Head of Nero, radiate, left

Reverse

MAC AVG S C II

Front view of the Macellum Magnum; above the steps, male figure standing, left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 185 is a dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Front view of the Macellum Magnum; above the steps, male figure standing, left, holding sceptre. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.5g, 28mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 185?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 185 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 185.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 185?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, radiate, left with the inscription NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. The reverse depicts Front view of the Macellum Magnum; above the steps, male figure standing, left, holding sceptre with the inscription MAC AVG S C II. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 185?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 185 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.5g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.