What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 291?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 291 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 291.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 291?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 291 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.85g, diameter 31mm, struck.

Nero Dupondius, Temple reverse (RIC I 291)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 291

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

21.85g

Diameter

31mm

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

Head of Nero, radiate, right

Reverse

PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C

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

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 291 is a dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Temple of Janus, with latticed window to right and double doors to left with garland hung across ('ubique door'). Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 21.85g, 31mm 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 291?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 291 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 291.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 291?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, radiate, right with the inscription NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. The reverse depicts Temple of Janus, with latticed window to right and double doors to left 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 291?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 291 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.85g, diameter 31mm, struck.