Dupondius - Nero MAC AVG

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year62-68
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight14.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#111, OCRE#ric.1(2).ner.111
Obverse descriptionHead of Nero, radiate, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P
(Translation: Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas, Imperator Primus Nero Claudius, Caesar, emperor (Augustus), victor over the Germans, high priest, tribunician power, supreme commander (Imperator) for the first time.)
Reverse descriptionFront view of the Macellum Magnum; above the steps, male figure standing, left, holding sceptre
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAC AVG
(Translation: Macellum Augusti The meat market of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (62-68)  - -
Catalog ID2077098210
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