Dupondius - Nero MAC AVG S C

€246,586.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year62-68
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight15 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#374, OCRE#ric.1(2).ner.374
Obverse descriptionHead of Nero, radiate, right; small globe at point of neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P
(Translation: Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas, Imperator, Pater Patriae. Nero Claudius, Caesar, emperor (Augustus), victor over the Germans, high priest, tribunician power, supreme commander (Imperator), father of the country.)
Reverse descriptionFront view of the Macellum Magnum; above the steps, male figure standing, left, holding sceptre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAC AVG S C
(Translation: Macellum Augusti, Senatus Consultum. The meat market of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (62-68)  - -
Catalog ID7991358640
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