Nero Dupondius, Victory reverse
RIC I (second edition) Nero 379 · 62 AD-68 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
Reverse
Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte
Obverse
NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P
Head of Nero, radiate, right; small globe at point of neck
Reverse
VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C II
Victory walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Nero 379 is a dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.73g, 30mm 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 379?
- RIC I (second edition) Nero 379 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 379.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 379?
- 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 P. The reverse depicts Victory walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left with the inscription VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C II. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 379?
- RIC I (second edition) Nero 379 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.73g, diameter 30mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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