What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 290?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 290 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 290.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 290?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 290 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.57g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Nero Dupondius, Temple reverse (RIC I 290)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 290

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.57g

Diameter

27mm

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

PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C

Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right with garland hung across ('ubique door')

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 290 is a dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right with garland hung across ('ubique door'). Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.57g, 27mm 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 290?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 290 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 290.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 290?: 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 Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right with garland hung across ('ubique door') with the inscription PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 290?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 290 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.57g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.