What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 186?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 186 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 186.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 186?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 186 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.37g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, cast.

Nero Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Nero 186

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 186

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

14.37g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

cast

Obverse

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

Head of Nero, radiate, right

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 186 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 14.37g, 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 186?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 186 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 186.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 186?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, radiate, right with the inscription NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM 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 186?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 186 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.37g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, cast.