Nero Dupondius, Front reverse
RIC I (second edition) Nero 373 · 62 AD-68 AD · Lugdunum
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Reverse
Archäologisches Museum der MLU Halle-Wittenberg
Obverse
NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P
Head of Nero, radiate, right; small globe at point of neck
Reverse
MAC AVG S C
Front view of the Macellum Magnum; above the steps, male figure standing, left, holding sceptre
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Nero 373 is a dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum 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 16.43g, 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 Lugdunum Mint
Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 373?
- RIC I (second edition) Nero 373 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 373.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 373?
- The obverse depicts Head of Nero, radiate, right; small globe at point of neck with the inscription NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP 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. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 373?
- RIC I (second edition) Nero 373 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 16.43g, diameter 31mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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