RIC I (second edition) Nero 402 Nero obverse, Head of Nero, laureate, left; small globe at point of neck Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Nero 402 Nero reverse, Front view of the Macellum Magnum; above the steps, male figure standing, le... Reverse

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Nero 402
Ruler
Nero
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
62 AD-68 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
11.76g
Diameter
30mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

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

Head of Nero, laureate, left; 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 402 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 11.76g, 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 402?
RIC I (second edition) Nero 402 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 402.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 402?
The obverse depicts Head of Nero, laureate, left; small globe at point of neck with the inscription NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER 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. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 402?
RIC I (second edition) Nero 402 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.76g, diameter 30mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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